Baked Ziti

Ultimate Baked Ziti Recipe: A Comforting Classic!

Baked ziti is the epitome of comfort food, with its hearty layers of pasta, gooey melted cheese, flavorful tomato sauce, and savory Italian seasonings all baked to perfection. This classic Italian-American dish never fails to please, whether you're serving it for a cozy family dinner or impressing guests at a gathering. With each forkful, you'll dive into a symphony of flavors and textures that will warm your soul and make you feel right at home. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate baked ziti that will surely become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ultimate Baked Ziti Recipe: A Comforting Classic!

Ingredients:

·       1 box of ziti or rigatoni pasta

·       1 lb ground turkey

·       1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage

·       1 green bell pepper diced

·       1 yellow bell pepper diced

·       Half of a sweet onion diced

·       Minced Garlic

·       15 oz can of tomato sauce

·       24 oz jar of tomato sauce

·       24 oz of whole milk ricotta cheese

·       8 oz shredded mozzarella

·       8 oz shredded Italian cheese mix (provolone, parmesan, etc;)

·       4 oz shredded mild cheddar

·       Garlic powder

·       Onion Powder

·       Italian herb seasoning

·       Sazon Complete

·       Crushed red pepper

·       Black pepper

·       Garlic Paste

·       Italian herb paste or fresh herbs

Directions:

1. In a large pot, cook the ground turkey and Italian sausage over medium heat.

2. Add the diced green bell pepper, diced yellow bell pepper, diced sweet onion, and minced garlic to the pot.

3. Stir in garlic paste, Italian herb paste or fresh herbs, and season with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herb seasoning, Sazon Complete, crushed red pepper, and black pepper to taste.

4. Pour in the can of tomato sauce and the jar of preferred tomato sauce, stirring to combine all ingredients.

5. Mix in the whole milk ricotta cheese and cooked ziti pasta until well incorporated.

6. Spread half of the mixture evenly in a baking dish and sprinkle with a layer of shredded mozzarella, shredded Italian cheese mix, and shredded mild cheddar.

7. Add the remaining mixture on top and cover with the remaining shredded cheeses.

8. Loosely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes. Enjoy your delicious baked ziti straight from the oven, bubbling with cheesy goodness and comforting flavors!