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Baked Ziti Casserole

Sauce

1/4 cup of olive or salad oil
1 cup of finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 2 pound 3 ounce can of Italian tomatoes
One 6 ounce can of tomato paste
2 tablespoons of chopped parsley
1 tablespoon of salt
1 tablespoon of sugar
1 teaspoon of dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon of dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon of pepper

1 package (1 lb.) ziti macaroni

Cheese Layer

Two 15 ounce cartons of Ricotta cheese
One 8 ounce package of Mozzarella cheese, diced
1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1 tablespoons of chopped parsley
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of pepper

3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese

Make Sauce: In hot oil in 6 quart kettle, sauté onion and garlic until golden brown - about 10 minutes. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 tablespoon salt, sugar, oregano, basil, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mix well, mashing tomatoes with fork. Simmer, covered but stirring occasionally, 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Cook ziti as package label directs. Make Cheese Layer: In large bowl, combine Ricotta, Mozzarella, 1/3 cup Parmesan, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper; beat with wooden spoon until blended. Spoon a little sauce into 5 quart casserole. Layer a third of ziti, cheese mixture, and remaining sauce. Sprinkle sauce with 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Repeat twice. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes, or until bubbling in center. Makes 8 to 10 servings

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