Baked Ziti

Recipe

Baked Ziti

• 1 16-ounce package ziti
• 1 26-ounce jar tomato pasta sauce
• 1 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
• 1 8-ounce pkg mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup romano cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil pasta following package directions; drain. Grease 2-quart casserole. In a large bowl, blend ricotta, pasta sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, egg, parsley, garlic, pepper and nutmeg; stir in ziti. Spoon into prepared casserole and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and romano cheese. Bake until top is golden, about 30 minutes.

Wine Pairing: Bella Sera Cabernet Sauvignon