Crispy-Edge Baked Ziti by Stephen Cusato

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) ziti pasta
• 700g (24 oz) marinara sauce
• 250g (1 cup) whole milk ricotta
• 300g (3 cup) mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 50g (1/2 cup) parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tsp salt (for pasta water)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Boil the ziti in salted water for 8 minutes until slightly undercooked, then drain.
3. Combine the cooked pasta with the marinara sauce and ricotta in a large mixing bowl until evenly coated.
4. Spread the pasta mixture into a wide, shallow baking dish to maximize surface area for crisping
5. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese
6. Bake for 20-22 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are deep golden brown.