"Because it's baked, this pasta takes a bit longer from kitchen to table than other dishes in this book. You'll find the preparation time, though, is just as short as that of any other recipe here...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound ziti
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 1/2 cups grated, packaged mozzarella cheese
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1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup store-bought or homemade pesto