Biggest Loser Baked Ziti Recipes

THE BEST BAKED ZITI

Steps:

• Cut down the length of each sausage with a sharp knife. Remove and discard casings.
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan set over high heat. Add sausages and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula, until the sausage begins to brown, and the onion turns translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add oregano, thyme, and rosemary and cook for 1 minute more. Pour in marinara sauce. Pour 1 cup water into each jar to rinse out remaining sauce; add to the saucepan. Stir together and bring sauce to a simmer.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Turn off heat and reserve until needed. Before using, skim any excess fat that rises to the surface.
• While sauce simmers, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 or 2 minutes less than the directions on the package call for, about 8 minutes. Drain well and transfer into a large mixing bowl.
• Carefully add the meat sauce and stir until thoroughly combined. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large 9x15-inch or 9x13-inch casserole dish with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer half of the pasta and sauce mixture to the prepared dish, then use a spatula to even out into a uniform layer. Top with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and then 1/2 of the grated Pecorino Romano cheese, being sure to distribute evenly. Top with the rest of the pasta and sauce mixture and give the pan a little shake to settle the sauce. Repeat the cheese application.
• Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the casserole is piping hot, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Top with parsley.

BIGGEST LOSER'S BAKED ZITI

Steps:

• Main Event Marinara:.
• Spray a medium non-stick saucepan with olive oil spray, place over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until tender (about 4-6 minutes), do not brown. Reduce heat to low. And stir in tomatoes, water, tomato paste, honey, oregano, basil and crush red pepper flakes until well combine. Cover, stirring occasionally, for at least 1 hour. Season with Salt, to taste.
• Baked ziti.
• Instructions:.
• Preheat oven to 450. Spray olive oil in 13 x 9 baking dish.
• Cook ziti (or penne rigate) according to directions on box. Drain well.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg whites and all but 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese until well combine. Add the garlic powder and season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the cooked ziti until thoroughly coated.
• Spread 1cup of the marinara sauce on the bottom of baking dish. Add half the pasta/cheese in an even layer on top. Spread another cup of sauce over pasta. Layer remaining pasta over sauce. Spoon remaining 1 1/2 cups of sauce evenly over the top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan over top.
• Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut until 8 pieces and serve Instructions:.
• Preheat oven to 450. Spray olive oil in 13 x 9 baking dish.
• Cook ziti (or penne rigate) according to directions on box. Drain well.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg whites and all but 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese until well combine. Add the garlic powder and season to taste with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir in the cooked ziti until thoroughly coated.
• Spread 1cup of the marinara sauce on the bottom of baking dish. Add half the pasta/cheese in an even layer on top. Spread another cup of sauce over pasta. Layer remaining pasta over sauce. Spoon remaining 1 1/2 cups of sauce evenly over the top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan over top.
• Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut until 8 pieces and serve.