ONE POT BAKED ZITI WITH RICOTTA

One Pot Baked Ziti with Ricotta – simple gooey veggie lover pasta dish made in one pot in 30 minutes!

Italian prepared ziti (or other pasta) is a definitive solace nourishment for me. It tastes like lasagna (which is a tremendous in addition to), be that as it may, aside from being wealthy in calories, it can likewise mean a great deal of work and a kitchen left with heaps of grimy dishes.

To disentangle it maximally, I made veggie lover form of heated ziti with ricotta cheddar where protein originates from cheddar and not from meat. Additional cheddar is in every case great, isn't that so?

Like in formulas for Civil War Macaroni and Cheese and One Pot Spaghetti, here, as well, pasta is cooked legitimately in the sauce, so there is no requirement for a few distinct pots, dish or skillets.

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Ingredients :

• 230 g (8 oz) ziti or penne or similar pasta
• 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 cups crushed tomatoes with juice
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (oregano, basil and thyme)
• 1-2 tsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp red wine, optional
• 2 cups water
• salt, black pepper
• 1 cup (230 g) ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup (60 g) mozzarella, cut into small cubes
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 small egg

Instructions :

1. OPTIONAL STEP: Soak ziti pasta in salty water while you're preparing the sauce (to shorten cooking time).
2. Saute onion in olive oil and butter until soft. Add garlic, tomatoes, wine, sugar and seasonings and cook for about 5-10 minutes.
3. Drain pasta, add it together with 2 cups water to tomato sauce in the pot. Bring to boil, cover and cook on low boil, stirring from time to time, until pasta is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
4. Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and egg. Season with salt. Stir half of the mixture into pasta and dollop remaining on top.
5. Transfer the pan to the 500 F (260 C) preheated oven. Bake until cheese has melted and starts browning, about 5 minutes.

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