Simple Baked Ziti

Another one to add to the growing list of baked ziti recipes on zaar. This is simple and meatless, two of my favorite things.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 12  ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon thyme
• 1  teaspoon rosemary
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 28  ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1  cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
3. Heat oil over medium heat in a small frying pan and saute garlic for two minutes.
4. Combine tomatoes, herbs, salt, pepper and garlic in a blender and pulse for a few seconds until just blended (Skip the blender if you prefer a chunky sauce).
5. Layer sauce, ziti, mozzarella in a baking dish.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.