Baked Ziti - Tuscan Flavored
Baked Ziti - Tuscan Flavored

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Baked Ziti is so much more than just a Bolognese pasta bake…. It's a big, juicy baked pasta that's loaded with flavour from a healthy dose of seasonings and topped with a generous amount of cheese. Cosy food that's easy enough for midweek yet worthy of company.

To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can cook baked ziti - tuscan flavored using 15 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Baked Ziti - Tuscan Flavored:
  1. Prepare 1 eggplant (peeled, sliced 1/2”)
  2. Take 1 zucchini (sliced 1/2”)
  3. Get 4 plum tomatoes (sliced in half – lengthwise)
  4. Get 1/2 red onion (halved – lengthwise)
  5. Get Drizzle of olive oil
  6. Take 1 lb. Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  7. Take 1 can (5.75 oz) whole, pitted black olives (sliced in half)
  8. Make ready 1 jar roasted red bell peppers (chopped)
  9. Take Drizzle of balsamic vinegar
  10. Prepare 1 box (16 oz) Pasta - Penne or Ziti
  11. Prepare 1 large jar (32oz) or more, tomato sauce
  12. Make ready Dash red pepper flakes
  13. Take 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
  14. Prepare 16 oz fresh shredded mozzarella cheese
  15. Make ready 3/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley (chopped)

This easy baked ziti recipe is made with homemade marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, basil, and lots of mozzarella cheese! It's cheesy, delicious, and SO good. I turn to this easy baked ziti recipe anytime I'm serving a crowd. Filled with creamy ricotta, tomato sauce, and fresh spinach, it's comfort food at its.

Instructions to make Baked Ziti - Tuscan Flavored:
  1. Heat grill to medium temperature.
  2. Place the first four prepared vegetables on a platter for grilling. Drizzle all the vegetables lightly with olive oil. [A bit heavier with the eggplant]
  3. Place the slices on the grill (oil side down) and reduce the grill temp to low – medium. Brush olive oil on the tops. Grill for 7 minutes, then 5 minutes on the other side. [Keep tomatoes to a lower temp side of the grill]
  4. Remove the vegetables to a platter, but leave the onion to grill a bit more. Place the sausage(s) on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side. Remove the sausage and onion to a plate and let cool.
  5. On a cutting board, slice the grilled vegetables into bite-sized portions. Place them into a large bowl. Add the black olives and roasted red bell peppers. Drizzle the bowl ingredients with balsamic vinegar.
  6. On a cutting board, slice the sausage into 1/2” slices. Place these pieces on a plate.
  7. Prepare pasta according to package instructions for a slightly al dente firmness. Drain the pasta (do not rinse) and drizzle with olive oil while mixing.
  8. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  9. Take a very large lasagna pan (or deep dish pan) and coat the bottom of the pan with a bit of the tomato sauce. Add the pasta and then the vegetables and spread evenly. Place the sausage pieces on top.
  10. Spread the rest of the tomato sauce on top and add a dash of red pepper flakes (lightly) to areas of the sauce. Top the sauce with fresh basil and now the cheese. Place the pan in the heated oven.
  11. Bake covered (aluminum foil) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes to brown the cheese. Remove the pan and allow it to cool for 15 minutes. Top with parsley.
  12. Use a large serving spoon or spatula to serve. Enjoy with toasted garlic bread and northern Italian red wine.

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