Kittencal's Freezer Baked Ziti (Oamc)
Source: Genius Kitchen(food.com)
Estimated Nutritional Profile
| Nutrient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Protein (g) | 225.8255 |
| Energy (kCal) | 2300.2279 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 62.01 |
| Total fats (g) | 121.6348 |
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Cuisine
European >> Italian >> Italian
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Dietary Style
- Source
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
Early Stage
Middle Stage Processes
Late Stage
Utensils Used
| 1. In a large pot cook the pasta in boiling salted water until JUST al dente (leave the pasta still firm, do not overcook) drain but do NOT rinse. | 2. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in 2 tablespoons oil to prevent the pasta from sticking together; set adise. | 3. In a pot or Dutch oven cook the ground or sausage meat with chili flakes, if using and onion until beef is lightly browned; drain fat. | 4. Add in the garlic and bell pepper; cook stirring about 10 minutes. | 5. Season with seasoned salt or white salt and ground black pepper. | 6. Stir in the pasta sauce and reduce heat to low; simmer stirring for about 25-30 minutes. | 7. Mix in 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and the cooked ziti pasta. | 8. Divide the mixture between two greased 12-1/2 x 8-inch disposable foil pans. | 9. Sprinkle about 3/4 cup or to taste of Parmesan cheese over each top of pan (do not bake). | 10. Cool completely then cover with heavy foil, freeze until ready to use or bake one right away!. | 11. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. | 12. TO BAKE; set oven to 350 degrees F. | 13. Bake uncovered for about 45-50 minutes or until hot and bubbly. | 14. Remove from oven and sprinkle about 2 cups mozzarella cheese on top, then return to oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
| Ingredient Name | Quantity | Unit | State | Energy (kcal) | Carbohydrates | Protein (g) | Total Lipid (Fat) (g) |
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| ziti pasta | 1 | box | uncooked | - | - | - | - |
| beef | 2 | lbs | ground | 1796.2279 | 0.0 | 176.1755 | 115.4848 |
| chili pepper flake | 1 | teaspoon | - | - | - | - | |
| onion | 1 | chopped | 60.0 | 14.01 | 1.65 | 0.15 | |
| garlic | 1 -2 | tablespoon | minced | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| green bell pepper | 1 | seeded chopped | - | - | - | - | |
| seasoning salt | 2 -3 | teaspoons | - | - | - | - | |
| black pepper | ground | - | - | - | - | ||
| pasta sauce | 8 -10 | cups | - | - | - | - | |
| mozzarella cheese | 2 | cups | shredded | - | - | - | - |
| parmesan cheese | 1 1/2 | cups | grated divided | 444.0 | 48.0 | 48.0 | 6.0 |
- Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.