Monday, November 14, 2011

Baked Ziti with Tomatoes, Artichokes, Basil, Cheese & Olives

This recipe is a easy baked Ziti recipe from my mom.  So easy to make a head of time and pop it in the oven right before dinner for a hearty meal. My husband thought it was so good he didn't even notice there wasn't any meat in the dish.

Baked Ziki with Tomatoes, Artichokes, Basil, Cheese & Olives
Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 Cup chopped yellow onion
2 Garlic cloves, minced
28oz Can chopped tomotoes
8oz Can tomato sauce
1/2 Cup chopped fresh parsley
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 Teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 Teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
8oz (about 3 cups) Ziti, cooked
13 2/2oz Can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 Cup grated mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/4 Cup freshley grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
Warm oil, add garlic and onion, saute, add tomatoes, sauce, parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.  Simmer for about 15 minutes.  Add pasta, artichokes, mozzarella, olives and mix.  Bake at 350 for 20 minutes

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