HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR GRANDSON IN NY, CHARLES JR. HE IS 5 TODAY!!!!!
HE IS THE ONE WITH THE STRIPED SHIRT ON!
HERE IS A RECIPE FOR BAKED ZITI, ONE OF PAULY'S FAVORITES!!
Baked Ziti with Fire Roasted Tomatoes
Fire roasted tomatoes add a rich, smoky flavor to a delicious cheesy baked pasta dish.
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 55 min
Makes: 6 servings
2 1/2 cups uncooked ziti pasta (8 oz)
1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on box.
2. Meanwhile, spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked.
3. Stir zucchini into beef mixture; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Add drained pasta; toss to coat. Spread in baking dish.
4. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Fire roasted tomatoes add a rich, smoky flavor to a delicious cheesy baked pasta dish.
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 55 min
Makes: 6 servings
2 1/2 cups uncooked ziti pasta (8 oz)
1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (14.5 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on box.
2. Meanwhile, spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked.
3. Stir zucchini into beef mixture; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Add drained pasta; toss to coat. Spread in baking dish.
4. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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