Cheesefare Recipe: Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti

1 lb ziti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup ricotta
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13" x 9" baking dish. Cook pasta; drain. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high. Add the onion and cook, stirring, 2 minutes, or until onion is slightly softened. Add garlic and cook a minute more; do not allow the garlic to brown or it will become bitter. Stir in the basil,oregano, and tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer 5-10 minutes.
Combine 1 cup of the mozzarella, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan and the ricotta in a large bowl.
Add the pasta to the sauce tomato sauce and toss thoroughly. Place half the pasta mixture in the baking dish. Evenly top with cheese mixture and remaining pasta. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 c mozzarella cheese and 1/4 c parmesan cheese. Bake 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.