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Saturday Savory: Baked Ziti

The recipe I have today is a family favorite that tastes like lasagna, but it much easier to make.
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Baked ziti is very similar to lasagna, but does not require stacking up layers of
pasta and cheese. Also, it can be made ahead of time, and takes about half the time lasagna does to bake. To make this recipe, you will require what can sometimes be pricey ingredients. Here they are:

  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1 egg
  • garlic to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound ziti pasta, cooked
  • olives (optional)
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce (26 ounces approx.)
  • 16 ounces shredded mozzarella
The process to making this recipe is very simple, and, as I said earlier, much easier than making lasagna. Preheat the oven to 350º F, then these are the steps.
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 Add in the garlic and pepper to the cheese mixture.
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Stir them in, making sure there are not clumps of spices anywhere.
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The olives in this step are optional. Click to Enlarge.
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And there you go! A simple dish that tastes like lasagna, but is so much easier. Impress your guest with this quick dish that feeds a lot, too!
Have you ever had a baked pasta recipe you loved, whether you made it or someone else did? Share the experience with me! Feel free to contact me through Facebook or the comment section below.

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