Slow Cooked Ziti Casserole

Sep 12, 2007 - Ziti is absolutely one of my favorite pastas. I'm not sure what it is about it - the size, the shape, whatever - but whenever I'm not sure of what pasta to get, I always get what I consider the staples: farfalle, penne, and ziti. (And occasionally rigatoni - gotta mix things up.) Ziti Casserole From Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes One 12-ounce package frozen vegetarian burger crumbles or 1 lb browned ground beef or turkey 1 cup hot water 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried Salt and pepper 8 ounces ziti, cooked according to package directions, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan or soy Parmesan cheese Directions 1. - 6 Comments

Ziti with Spicy Ragout

Sep 17, 2007 - For those of you who are unaware, I am a total fanatic about ziti. I have no idea why I'm absolutely in love with this form of pasta, but it's always in the house or on the grocery list. Lately, I've been serving it with pesto sauce (So good!), but this recipe may inspire me to try something a little different. - 6 Comments

$25,000 Baked Ziti

Jan 30, 2007 - After $25k in tuition, my little brother left the CIA. When he came home, the only dish he could really replicate was his baked ziti. The family joke is now the "$25,000 Baked Ziti," which I have updated to make vegetarian. - 1 Comment

Chicken and Artichokes with Pasta

Jun 12, 2007 - I'm always looking for different ways to add artichokes to a meal and this has become one of my favorites. It's easy, simple, and quick - three of the best words when it comes to me and the kitchen! Right now, this dish is sitting in my fridge, waiting to be eaten for dinner later this week. - 8 Comments

My Easy Pasta Bake

Oct 20, 2006 - 2 1/2 cups of any small pasta (rotini, ziti, spirals) Pasta sauce - whatever you prefer - I used one with sausage in this picture Ricotta cheese Mozarella Cheese Boil the noodles, but under cook them by about 2 minutes. Warm the sauce in a saucepan. After you drain the noodles, pour them into an 8x8 baking dish. - 31 Comments