Day 183

My little sous chef :)  When I'm in the kitchen she keeps me company this way.  
I don't have much time to cook, so recipes like this have been a huge help to me:

NO BOIL BAKED ZITI

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 60 minutes
Serves: 8 people

• 1  26-oz jar pasta sauce
• 1.5 cups water
• 1  15-oz container ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 8 oz uncooked ziti pasta (I use whole wheat penne)
• 3-5 cloves of fresh pressed garlic (optional)
• sprinkle of basil
• sprinkle of oregano

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large bowl combine sauce, water, ricotta, parmesan and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Mix together until blended. Add uncooked pasta.
3. Spread mixture into 13×9 baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 55 minutes.
4. Remove foil, sprinkle last cup of mozzarella, bake uncovered for 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.