Easy Meatless Baked Ziti (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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450 g ziti pasta
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720 ml tomato-based pasta sauce
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425 g whole milk ricotta cheese
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225 g shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 large egg
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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15 ml Italian seasoning
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0.5 g freshly ground black pepper
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100 g grated pecorino romano cheese
# Instructions:
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Set oven to 190°C to prepare for baking.
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Boil ziti in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine 360 ml pasta sauce, ricotta cheese, 120 g mozzarella cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
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Spread 120 ml pasta sauce over the base of a 33 x 23 cm baking dish. Add cooked ziti and cheese mixture, stirring together gently. Top with the remaining 240 ml pasta sauce, sprinkle evenly with the remaining 105 g mozzarella cheese and the grated pecorino romano.
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Cover dish with aluminium foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, continue baking for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden and dish is bubbling.
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Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Allowing the dish to rest before serving helps the pasta set and makes portioning easier.