Posts from February 18th, 2019

1/2 lb ziti
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 med onion chopped/grated fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups (canned) crushed tomatoes
1/4 tsp salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
1 C ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan + more for the top
1/4 cup pesto

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8x8 pan or 4 individual serving size. Cook pasta as directed. Saute onions in oil (1 1/2 Tbsp). Add garlic, cook about 10 mins until onions are tender (translucent). Add tomatoes, salt and bay leaf. Simmer until thick, about 10 min. Stir in 1/4 tsp pepper & remove bay leaf.

In a small bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, the parmesan, the pesto and the remaining 1/4 pepper. Put 1/2 pasta on bottom, top with 1/3 sauce, spread with ricotta mixture, cover w/remaining pasta, and remaining sauce. Top with remaining...

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