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Summer Vegetable Ziti


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb. uncooked ziti pasta
2 1/2 lbs. yellow squash and zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and half-moons
2 pt. red grape tomatoes
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 tsp. black pepper, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 oz. Romano cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
1 (12-oz.) jar marinara sauce
6 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish


Instructions

Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
While pasta cooks, preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat. Toss together squash, zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper on an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Spread in a single layer; broil until charred and tender, about 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together ricotta, Romano, basil, vinegar, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.
Combine pasta, cooked vegetables, and marinara sauce in a large bowl; gently stir to combine. Spoon half of pasta mixture into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Dollop 1 cup of ricotta mixture evenly on pasta mixture. Repeat with remaining pasta mixture and ricotta mixture. Top evenly with mozzarella.
Bake at 350°F until lightly browned and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 580 Kcal