Vodka Sauce Baked Ziti by @spinachandbacon

30 min
Medium

1 serving

🍝

450 g

Ziti Pasta

🍸

120 ml

Vodka Sauce

🧀

230 g

Mozzarella Cheese

🧀

430 g

Ricotta Cheese

🧀

100 g

Parmesan Cheese

🌿

12 g

Fresh Basil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil the 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

    olive oil
    🥘9 x 13-inch baking dish

  2. Step 2/15

    Finely chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic.

    yellow onion
    garlic
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/15

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti pasta 2 minutes less than the package directions.

    ziti pasta
    salt
    🍲large pot
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/15

    Drain the pasta in a colander. Reserve it while making the vodka sauce.

    ziti pasta
    🥣colander

  5. Step 5/15

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chopped onion until soft, about 5 minutes.

    olive oil
    yellow onion
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/15

    Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

    garlic
    red pepper flakes
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/15

    Pour 1/2 cup vodka into the skillet. Simmer until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes.

    vodka
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring cups

  8. Step 8/15

    Stir the crushed tomatoes into the skillet. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.

    crushed tomatoes
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/15

    Stir 1 cup heavy cream into the tomato sauce. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

    heavy cream
    salt
    black pepper
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/15

    Combine the cooked ziti pasta with about half of the vodka sauce. Fold in the ricotta cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese.

    ziti pasta
    ricotta cheese
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/15

    Spread half of the pasta mixture in the baking dish. Spoon half of the remaining vodka sauce over the pasta.

    ziti pasta
    🥘9 x 13-inch baking dish
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/15

    Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Add the remaining pasta mixture in an even layer.

    mozzarella cheese
    ziti pasta
    🥘9 x 13-inch baking dish
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring cups

  13. Step 13/15

    Cover the pasta with the remaining vodka sauce. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

    mozzarella cheese
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥘9 x 13-inch baking dish
    🥄wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/15

    Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Rest the baked ziti for 10 minutes before serving.

    🥘9 x 13-inch baking dish

  15. Step 15/15

    Tear the fresh basil over the baked ziti. Serve warm.

    fresh basil
    🔪chef's knife

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Dairy, Herbs

Ingredients

Ziti pasta, Vodka sauce, Mozzarella cheese, Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Fresh basil

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Egg-Free

Calories

790 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 29g, Carbohydrates: 82g, Fat: 37g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 510mg, Iron: 4mg, Potassium: 670mg, Sodium: 980mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 340µg, Vitamin C: 14mg, Vitamin B12: 1.1µg

Preparation

Time Information

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, large pot, colander, large skillet, wooden spoon, 9 x 13-inch baking dish, mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons

Appliances

stovetop, oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Bake, Casserole

Occasions

Dinner, Easter, Easter Brunch, Potluck, Dinner Party, Meal Prep, Family Gathering

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@spinachandbacon

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Italian-American

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Cheesy, Tender, Saucy, Bubbly

Flavors

Savory, Tomatoey, Rich, Creamy, Herbaceous, Mildly spicy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat to 165°F (74°C)), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze in individual portions if desired,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)