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BAKED ZITI 
Your favorite spaghetti sauce
1 (16 oz.) box ziti pasta (tube shaped macaroni)
8 oz. ricotta cheese
1/2 cup milk
8 oz. sliced mozzarella cheese
Pinch of sweet basil
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of Italian seasoning
8-12 inch baking dish
1 med. bowl for mixing

Prepare pasta as stated on package. In a medium mixing bowl dump ricotta cheese into bowl mix in the milk and spices, stir, consistency should be similar to pancake batter or slightly thicker.

Preheat oven to 350°F. In an 8x12-inch baking dish. Prepare bottom of dish with 2 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce.

In medium bowl add pasta to ricotta cheese. Mix well. Then dump into 8x12-inch pan. Lay mozzarella cheese on top of macaroni. Add 2 tablespoons of spaghetti sauce to top to keep mozzarella from burning.

Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until bubbly warm. Let stand before serving and top with more spaghetti sauce to serve. Add bread and salad for a complete meal.

 

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