You know how I loves my pasta, right?Well, this is a new recipe that I tried the other night for baked ziti with ricotta and parmesan.
It's from The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever--not even kidding--by Beatrice Ojakangas. That name is a mouthful, but so are the dishes.
This one could not have been easier, and it was delish, I have to say.
It called for spinach, but I left that nasty stuff out and put an extra handful of parmesan (and love). I'm guessing you could improvise and add chicken, sausage, breadcrumbs, and/or any number of vegetables, if you're into that sort of thing.
What have you been cooking lately? I know it's cold out, but at least the residual heat from the oven will make the house warmer. Bonus!
I cooked a bowl of oatmeal in the microwave... then ate it whilst driving my morning commute. It makes the oatmeal seem so much more exciting, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteOh, and if you happen to accidentally drop copious amounts of spinach in the ziti the next time you make it, I'll eat it for you.
ReplyDeleteExtra parm sounds a treat - but I don't think you're giving spinach a fair shake! The most delicious (and homemade top to bottom - yes, even the pasta) lasagna I ever made was built upon a bedrock of spinach.
ReplyDeleteSpinach is great, Tommy.
ReplyDeleteGive it a shot.
I think I just fell in love with that casserole. Amazing! (And I agree with Jason, spinach is totally boss).
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious!!! That extra handful of parmesan (and love) was probably perfect. I've been making a lot of warm and cozy soups and grilled cheeses. Hits the spot!! Listen to Jason, spinach isn't thhaaaat bad, Tommy :)
ReplyDeleteGeeze, peeps. I am not a vegetable person. It's a texture thing. *shudder*
ReplyDeleteBut I'm loving the comments! Thanks.
looks yummy..pulling up a chair now to grab a bite.
ReplyDeleteI've added that cookbook to my ever growing amazon cart. I would use the spinach and prolly some meat of some sort and I haven't met a bread crumb I didn't like. A nice addition I think. ;o)
ReplyDeleteToday I made country ham & honey biscuits for brunch and grilled ribeyes (in honor of the heatwave) with king crab legs, roasted broccoli & carrots and garlic toast for dinner. First time I've cooked like that in a while.
Tomorrow night will probably be homemade pizza and I have to cook for 2 different family bday parties on Sunday. That means Chinese Friday night before going to shop for ingredients for said parties. whew!
I dare ya to try spinach. Just once. Just one bite..... You'll like.
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