Baked Ziti Arrabbiata

Yield
8 Servings
Preparation time
45 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Total time
1 hour, 5 minutes
Ingredients
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
5 cloves garlic (minced)
28 ounces can high-quality whole tomatoes
15 ounces can high-quality tomato sauce
1⁄3 cup dry red wine (cabernet sauvignon, Chianti)
1 teaspoon sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon fennel
1 pound ziti pasta
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions

In a large stockpot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook another minute. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, sugar, and spices. Break up tomatoes with spoon while bringing to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered 30 minutes, stirring regularly. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package’s al dente directions; quickly drain and rinse.

Preheat oven to 400 F. Transfer rinsed ziti to stockpot with sauce and stir to combine. Spoon ziti into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned and bubbling.

Notes

Per serving: 359 calories, 11 grams fat (6 grams saturated fat), 51 grams total carbohydrates, 31 milligrams cholesterol, 441 milligrams sodium, 5 grams fiber, 15 grams protein.