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Baked Piccolini® Mini Ziti with Cheeses and Zucchini
Ziti Piccolini® Mini al Forno con Formaggi e Zucchine

Ease of preparation:  

Prep Time: 6 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4-6

Regions: 

Wine pairing: White



Ingredients

1 boxPiccolini Mini Ziti
1 jarBARILLA Tomato and Basil Sauce
2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1 poundzucchini, diced small
to tastesalt
2 cupsricotta cheese
2 cupsFontina cheese, shredded
1 cupParmigiano cheese, grated


BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
SAUTÉ zucchini with olive oil in a medium skillet for 3 minutes. Season with salt.
ADD sauce and simmer 2 minutes. Stir in ricotta cheese.
Meanwhile COOK Piccolini Mini Ziti half of the recommended cooking time, drain and toss with the sauce.
STIR in the Parmigiano cheese and half of the Fontina cheese. Place mixture in a greased 13 x 9 baking pan.
BAKE at 375 F for 20 minutes.
ADD the remaining Fontina cheese and allow cheese to melt for 5 additional minutes in the oven. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.