Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare Any-night-of-the-week Baked Ziti - Tuscan Flavored

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As for the number of servings that can be served to make Baked Ziti - Tuscan Flavored is 8 servings. So make sure this portion is enough to serve for yourself and your beloved family.

Just in addition, the time it takes to cook Baked Ziti - Tuscan Flavored estimated approx 60 mins.

To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have Baked Ziti - Tuscan Flavored using 15 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Make use of your outdoor grill by taking Baked Ziti to another level. Grill up some garden vegetables and Italian sausage and then incorporate this into a baked pasta dish that goes into the oven. As with most Italian baked dishes, it’s even better the next day.

Ingredients and spices that need to be Make ready to make Baked Ziti - Tuscan Flavored:

1. 1 eggplant (peeled, sliced 1/2”)
2. 1 zucchini (sliced 1/2”)
3. 4 plum tomatoes (sliced in half – lengthwise)
4. 1/2 red onion (halved – lengthwise)
5. Drizzle of olive oil
6. 1 lb. Italian sausage (mild or hot)
7. 1 can (5.75 oz) whole, pitted black olives (sliced in half)
8. 1 jar roasted red bell peppers (chopped)
9. Drizzle of balsamic vinegar
10. 1 box (16 oz) Pasta - Penne or Ziti
11. 1 large jar (32oz) or more, tomato sauce
12. Dash red pepper flakes
13. 1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
14. 16 oz fresh shredded mozzarella cheese
15. 3/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley (chopped)

Instructions to make to make Baked Ziti - Tuscan Flavored

1. Heat grill to medium temperature.
2. Place the first four prepared vegetables on a platter for grilling. Drizzle all the vegetables lightly with olive oil. [A bit heavier with the eggplant]
3. Place the slices on the grill (oil side down) and reduce the grill temp to low – medium. Brush olive oil on the tops. Grill for 7 minutes, then 5 minutes on the other side. [Keep tomatoes to a lower temp side of the grill]
4. Remove the vegetables to a platter, but leave the onion to grill a bit more. Place the sausage(s) on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes per side. Remove the sausage and onion to a plate and let cool.
5. On a cutting board, slice the grilled vegetables into bite-sized portions. Place them into a large bowl. Add the black olives and roasted red bell peppers. Drizzle the bowl ingredients with balsamic vinegar.
6. On a cutting board, slice the sausage into 1/2” slices. Place these pieces on a plate.
7. Prepare pasta according to package instructions for a slightly al dente firmness. Drain the pasta (do not rinse) and drizzle with olive oil while mixing.
8. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
9. Take a very large lasagna pan (or deep dish pan) and coat the bottom of the pan with a bit of the tomato sauce. Add the pasta and then the vegetables and spread evenly. Place the sausage pieces on top.
10. Spread the rest of the tomato sauce on top and add a dash of red pepper flakes (lightly) to areas of the sauce. Top the sauce with fresh basil and now the cheese. Place the pan in the heated oven.
11. Bake covered (aluminum foil) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes to brown the cheese. Remove the pan and allow it to cool for 15 minutes. Top with parsley.
12. Use a large serving spoon or spatula to serve. Enjoy with toasted garlic bread and northern Italian red wine.

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