baked ziti

pasticcio di ziti


8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes in juice, passed through a food mill with juice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 pound Pecorino Toscano cheese, cut into 1 ⁄4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 pound 1/4-inch-thick prosciutto slices, cut into 1 ⁄4-inch cubes
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

 

 

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add puréed tomato, bay leaf and pinch salt and pepper; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.

Heat oven to 400°.

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add ziti and cook for 7 minutes (the pasta will not be tender); drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add sauce and stir to combine. In a small bowl, lightly beat together eggs and milk; add to pasta and stir to combine. Stir in Pecorino and prosciutto.

Lightly oil a 3- to 4-quart baking dish; transfer pasta to dish and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake until top is lightly golden and pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

April 2009

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  • Looks very nice, but is actually making me crave macaroni cheese!!
    Posted: October 19, 2009 22:16 by Lawla

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