authentic baked ziti with meat sauce, egg and peas

Name: Authentic Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce, Egg and Peas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 box(es) rigatoni pasta, halfway cooked and drained; 1 cup(s) parmesano reggiano cheese; 1 pound(s) mozarella, grated; 1 teaspoon(s) dried basil or italian seasoning; 1/2 cup(s) frozen green peas, cooked; 3 large boiled eggs, peeled and sliced; 8-10 cup(s) homemade sauce (see my meat sauce recipe for a perfect sauce)

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Sarah McCormick

Ft. Myers, FL

Updated on Oct 1, 2021

This is my family's absolute favorite recipe I make. I usually make this every Sunday after church. It does take a bit of time to make if you make the sauce the same day, otherwise you can make the sauce ahead of time - a few days prior to making this recipe. This is a very flavorful, cheesy dish and it is most certainly not low sodium, low calorie, or even low carb. But, it is Italian food as its finest! Authentic to the core, this traditional Italian Baked Ziti incorporates peas and boiled egg, which is true to tradition in Sicily and other parts of Italy. Please pinch and share! Enjoy!

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Authentic Italian Baked Ziti with Homemade Meat Sauce, Boiled Egg, Peas and fresh mozzarella in a glass pan

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Bake

yield 10-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 box rigatoni pasta, halfway cooked and drained
1 cup parmesano reggiano cheese
1 pound mozarella, grated
1 teaspoon dried basil or italian seasoning
1/2 cup frozen green peas, cooked
3 large boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
8-10 cups homemade sauce (see my meat sauce recipe for a perfect sauce)

How To Make authentic baked ziti with meat sauce, egg and peas

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a large glass casserole pan, pour about 1 cup of sauce on the bottom of the pan. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil into the bottom over sauce.
Step 3

In a large glass bowl, add pasta and 5 cups sauce. Toss, adding more sauce as needed. I usually add about 6 cups or more.
Step 4

Add cooked peas and eggs, toss.
Step 5

Add about 3/4 cup parmesano reggiano cheese, reserving the remaining 1/4 cup for top. Add 3/4 lb of mozarella, also reserving the remainder of the cheese for the top. Stir to mix.
Step 6

Spoon pasta mixture into pan, and sprinkle dried basil or italian seasoning over the top. Sprinkle with both remaining cheeses.
Step 7

Cover with foil, shiny side up. Seal around the edges to lock in steam. Bake about 35 minutes and then remove foil. Allow to bake another 5-10 minutes uncovered and remove to cool.
Step 8

When cooled, serve alongside a salad if desired. Enjoy!
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