Copycat Sbarro Baked Ziti

I love baked ziti. Pasta, tomato sauce, melted cheese, what's not to love?!?

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ziti pasta (uncooked)
• 2  lbs ricotta cheese
• 3  ounces  grated romano cheese
• 3  cups  hunts roasted garlic and onion spaghetti sauce (any brand will do)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook Ziti according to package directions - 12 to 14 minutes until al dente stirring often. After cooking, drain ziti well, but.
3. DO NOT RINSE OFF UNDER WATER!
4. Combine ricotta, romano, tomato sauce (reserve 1/4 cup) and pepper in large mixing bowl.
5. Gently combine cooked ziti with cheese/sauce mixture.
6. In a 13"x9"x2" pan, spread the 1/4 cup reserved sauce.
7. Add ziti and top with mozzarella cheese.
8. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake until mozzarella is thoroughly melted.
9. (about 12-15 minutes).
10. Serve with garlic bread and additional.
11. sauce if desired.