One Pot Baked Ziti with Ricotta

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 3 cups Tomatoes, with juice

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, small

• Pasta & Grains

  • 230 g Ziti or penne or similar pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Ricotta cheese

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 tbsp Red wine

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

Found on kitchennostalgia.com

Description

Directions

• OPTIONAL STEP: Soak ziti pasta in salty water while youre preparing the sauce (to shorten cooking time).
• Saute onion in olive oil and butter until soft. Add garlic, tomatoes, wine, sugar and seasonings and cook for about 5-10 minutes.
• 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.
• Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and egg. Season with salt. Stir half of the mixture into pasta and dollop remaining on top.
• Transfer the pan to the 500 F (260 C) preheated oven. Bake until cheese has melted and starts browning, about 5 minutes.