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                           ZITI BAKED MY WAY

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Italian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                       -----INGREDIENTS-----
  1       lb           Ziti or Mostaccioli
                       - Pasta -- , cooked and drained
  3       lb           Ricotta (low-fat)
  1 1/3   c            Grated Parmesan Cheese
  2                    (32 oz) Jars Spaghetti Sauce
                       -----OR-----
  2       qt           Italian Homemade Sauce

 THIS IS VERY SIMPLE TO MAKE AND DO THE NIGHT BEFORE

      Cook the ziti or mostaccioli pasta until al
 dente. Drain.

 In a large roasting dish, spread a thin layer of sauce
 over the bottom. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the Parmesan
 cheese. Soften the ricotta cheese in Microwave by
 cooking on LOW (30%) for about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.

 Layer with half each of ziti, ricotta cheese, sauce,
 and half of remaining Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.
 Bake in a preheated 350F. degree oven for
 approximately 1 hour.  Let stand for 1/2 hour before
 serving. NOTE: If making the night before, cover with
 plastic wrap.

 DO NOT COVER WITH FOIL if dish is to be stored as the
 tomato mixture reacts against the foil.

 NOTE:  Remove plastic wrap and cover with foil before
 baking.

 Deidre Anne Penrod, Prodigy Food & Wine Board



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