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thatsanice! ANTONIO'S BAKED ZITI serving size : 6 preparation time : 0:45 categories : main dish
amount	measure	ingredient -- preparation method
1	bag	thatsanice "primi piatti" or you favorite penne pasta(1 LB)
1	jar	thatsanice "sugo" sicilian marinara sauce
1/2	pound	fresh mozzarella -- cut into 1/2" cubes
1	pound	ricotta cheese
4	tablespoons	parmesan cheese -- grated
1	tablespoon	fresh parsley -- chopped
1	teaspoon	granulated garlic
1/4	cup	hot water -- from the pasta water
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1/2	teaspoon	pepper -- to taste
to prepare: -preheat oven to 350 degrees F. -cook penne pasta according to package instructions, until al dente. -while cooking pasta prepare cheese mixture. -in a large bowl add ricotta cheese and hot water (from cooking pasta) - stir and loosen cheese. -add parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic. -add 1/4 pound of mozzarella to mixture (save the rest for the topping). -mix all ingredients together. -drain cooked but tender pasta. -in baking pan pour a layer of thatsanice "sugo" (1/2 jar) on bottom and around the sides. -add cheese mixture, then pasta to pan and stir. -on top add the remaining 1/2 jar of thatsanice "sugo" -last layer remaining amount of mozzarella cheese (1/4 pound). -bake in oven at 350 degrees F until cheese melts, about 20 minutes. -remove and serve. serving ideas: serve with garlic bread, Italian salad and red wine!