Baked Ziti (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously, and boil the pasta until al dente, tender but still slightly firm. Drain.
  3. Toss the cooked pasta with the marinara sauce, cubed mozzarella, half the Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and pepper flakes. Transfer the pasta to an oiled 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Cover the top of the pasta with the sliced mozzarella, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Bake until lightly browned and hot, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
  4. Quick Tomato Sauce:
  5. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  6. 1 pound sweet and or spicy Italian sausages, casing removed and crumbled
  7. 1/4 medium onion, diced (about 3 tablespoons)
  8. 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  9. 3 1/2 cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes in puree, (one 28-ounce can), roughly chopped
  10. Sprig fresh thyme
  11. Sprig fresh basil
  12. 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  13. Freshly ground black pepper
  14. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and the herb sprigs and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  15. Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper, to taste. Use now or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
  16. Copyright 2004 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved
  17. Yield: about 5 cups
  18. Prep Time: 8 minutes
  19. Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 381.33 Kcal (1597 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.84g 7%
Cholesterol 26.24mg 9%
Sodium 3132.5mg 131%
Potassium 530.46mg 11%
Total Carbs 34.07g 11%
Sugars 14.75g 59%
Dietary Fiber 4.32g 17%
Protein 32.28g 65%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 973.5mg 97%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 123.81 Kcal (518 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.57g 7%
Cholesterol 8.52mg 9%
Sodium 1017.04mg 131%
Potassium 172.23mg 11%
Total Carbs 11.06g 11%
Sugars 4.79g 59%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 17%
Protein 10.48g 65%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 16%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 316.1mg 97%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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