1 (1 lb.) pkg. ziti
1 lb container ricotta cheese or
1 lb cream style cottage cheese
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, diced
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
6 cup tomato sauce
Directions
Cook ziti and drain. Combine Ricotta or cottage cheese, Mozzarella,
Parmesan, egg, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Layer ziti, cheese
mixture and tomato sauce in 13 x 9 x 2 inch casserole, starting and
ending with sauce. Bake at
350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Servings: 1 servings
291073 -- Ziti Casserole Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Casserole; Italian; Main Dish
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