[CH] Baked Ziti with Chiles
Tony Lima (TonyLima@ms.spacebbs.com)
Sat, 24 Jan 1998 18:13:16 GMT
Baked Ziti with Chiles
Tony Lima (TonyLima@ms.spacebbs.com)
Ingredients:
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound ground turkey
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 Tbs. chopped fresh marjoram (or 1 tsp. dried)
1/2 tsp. dried pepperoncini peppers, crushed (to taste)
1 pound ziti
8 oz unsalted fresh mozzarella cheese, grated
Method:
1. In large, nonstick pan heat the oil over medium-high
heat. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes, or until soft.
Add garlic and saute for 1 minute longer.
2. Add turkey and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for
about 5 minutes or until no longer pink.
3. Season with salt and pepper, then add tomatoes, chiles,
and marjoram Bring to a simmer.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and let sauce cook for about 30
minutes or until thickened.
5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
6. Cook the ziti to al dente. Drain and transfer to a large
bowl. Add sauce and toss.
7. Transfer to an ungreased 2 quart baking dish and sprinkle
with mozzarella. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until cheese
is melted and top is lightly brown. Let rest for 5 minutes
before serving.