This recipe reveals three secrets to an exceptionally creamy, saucy, and cheesy baked ziti. By mixing hot sauce into the ricotta, layering with a surprise provolone cheese, and ensuring every pasta tube is filled, you get a restaurant-quality dish that's pure comfort food.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with about half of the warm marinara sauce. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked ziti pasta to the ricotta mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure the pasta tubes are filled with the cheese mixture.
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Spoon about half of the ziti and ricotta mixture into the baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
Arrange the sliced provolone cheese over the ziti layer.
Sprinkle half of the grated Pecorino Romano cheese over the provolone.
Add another layer of marinara sauce, followed by the remaining ziti and ricotta mixture.
Top with the remaining marinara sauce, spreading it to cover the pasta.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
Finish by sprinkling the remaining grated Pecorino Romano cheese on top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, golden brown, and bubbly.
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