Baked Ziti Casserole

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/4 cup butter buds, liquid
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 (2 lb) can italian tomatoes, plus
• 3 ounces italian tomatoes
• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 32 ounces ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 3 egg beaters egg substitute
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 to make sauce:.
• 2 in a 6-quart pot, saute onion and garlic in liquid butter buds. add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons parsley, sugar, oregano, basil and pepper. mix well. mash tomatoes. simmer covered but stirring occasionally for 1 hour.
• 3 preheat oven to 350ºf. cook ziti as package directs. make cheese layer: in large bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan, egg beaters, parsley, and pepper. beat with wooden spoon until blended.
• 4 spoon a little sauce into a 5-quart casserole dish (or 2 9-inch square dishes) that have been sprayed with cooking spray. layer 1/3 ziti, cheese mixture, and remaining sauce. sprinkle part of the remaining mozzarella on top. repeat layers 2 times, ending with mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan. bake uncovered 45 minutes.