Baked Ziti

Ingredients:

2 lbs. Ziti (uncooked)
2 lbs. Ricotta Cheese
3 Oz. Grated Romano Cheese
3 Cups Tomato Sauce
1/2 Teas. Black Pepper
1 1/2 lbs. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Step 1:

Cook Ziti according to package directions − 12 to 14 minutes
until Al Dente stirring often. After cooking, drain Ziti well, but
DO NOT RINSE OFF UNDER WATER!

Step 2:

While Ziti is cooking preheat oven to 350F. Combine
ricotta, Romano, tomato sauce (reserve 1/4 cup) and pepper in
large mixing bowl.

Step 3:

Gently combine cooked Ziti with cheese/sauce mixture.
In a 13"x9"x2" pan, spread the 1/4 cup reserved sauce.
Add Ziti and top with mozzarella cheese. Cover loosely with
aluminum foil and bake until mozzarella is thoroughly melted
(about 12−15 minutes). Serve with garlic bread and additional
sauce if desired.