Ziti Baked My Way

Serves:

Ingredients:

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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
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2 qt Italian Homemade Sauce

Method:

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.