Sbarro Baked Ziti

Sbarro
Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 pounds Ziti pasta, uncooked
2 pounds Ricotta cheese
3 ounces grated Romano cheese
3 cups tomato sauce
½ teaspoon black pepper
1½ pounds shredded Mozzarella cheese

Cooking Method

Cook Ziti according to package directions - 12 to 14 minutes until al dente stirring often. 

• After cooking, drain ziti well, but DO NOT RINSE OFF UNDER WATER! 

While Ziti is cooking preheat oven to 350°F. 

Combine ricotta, Romano, tomato sauce (reserve ¼ cup) and pepper in large mixing bowl.

1. Gently combine cooked ziti with cheese/sauce mixture. 

2. In a 13"x9"x2" pan, spread the ¼ cup reserved sauce. 

3. Add ziti and top with mozzarella cheese. 

4. 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.