Sbarro Baked Ziti

By Thom7747

Here's a baked ziti to please the fussiest pasta lovers! Ricotta, Romano and mozzarella cheeses pair with tangy tomato sauce. You’ll want seconds!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ziti pasta, uncooked
• 2 pounds ricotta cheese
• 3 ounces Romano cheese, grated
• 3 cups tomato sauce, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cook Ziti according to package directions until al dente, stirring often.

Drain well, but DO NOT RINSE.

Combine ricotta, Romano, 2 3/4 cups tomato sauce and pepper in large mixing bowl. Gently combine cooked ziti with cheese/sauce mixture.

In a 13 by 9 by 2 inch pan, spread the ¼ cup reserved sauce.

Add ziti. Top with mozzarella cheese.

Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake until mozzarella is thoroughly melted, about 12-15 minutes. 

Serve with garlic bread and additional sauce if desired.