Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Baked Ziti


16 oz Rigatoni or Ziti Noodles
1 Lb. Italian Sausage or Jimmy Dean Sausage
1 Onion
1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
2 Cups Mozzarella

Red Sauce (you can use a Jar of Spaghetti Sauce instead, I like Prego)
14 oz can Tomato Puree
1/2 can Tomato Paste
8 oz can of Diced Tomatoes
1/2 tsp Basil
1/2 tsp Thyme
1/2 tsp Marjoram
2 tsp Parsley
1 tsp Oregano
1 Tbs Sugar
Salt and Pepper to taste
Add water if needed

White Sauce
8 oz Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Butter
1 Cup Whipping Cream
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp Fresh Garlic

1. Brown the Sausage, Onion and Garlic Sauce
2. Add everything for the Red Sauce to the meat and simmer for 30 Min (or just add the Jar of Spaghetti Sauce)
3. In a Separate Sauce Pan add the ingredients for the White Sauce on Med. Heat
4. Heat gently until melted
5. Boil the pasta according to the directions, drain and put in a 9"x13" Pan
6. Pour the White Sauce over the Pasta
7. Pour the Red Sauce over the White Sauce
8. Top with the Mozzarella Cheese
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 Min.

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