Recipe Recipe

BAKED ZITTI

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|

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

I love baked zitti from SBARRO... as in i can finish whole order of it. Topped with tomato sauce and additional parmesan cheese plus the garlic bread.... wow!!! yummy yummy! Unfortunately it's different here compared in the Philippines... my husband treated me out one time ( well actually he was still courting me that time ) we ate at Sbarro and of course what will i order -  my baked zitti. You know the feeling of great dissappointment. offf.... i really didn't enjoy the meal. Khit sya hindi nasarapan hehehe proud pa naman ako, pinagmamalaki ko pa naman yun sa kanya. hindi masarap as in... pwamis hindi talaga masarap. kya from then on enjoy na ako sa mga fastfood2 na lang like mcdo, kfc same same lang naman taste here and Phils... that's why when i went home sa pinas for a vacation mega order talaga me ng baked zitti! Come 2012 makakain me ulit nun ... yahu yahuuuu! 

CRISPY KANGKONG

1 bundle of kangkong

1 egg (beaten)

1 cup cold water

½ teaspoon salt (asin)

¼ teaspoon pepper (paminta)

1 ½ cup cornstarch

½ cup all-purpose flour

cooking oil

For Mayonnaise Dip:

1 cup mayonnaise

3-4 drops Maggi Savor liquid seasoning

Dash of pepper

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Remove the kangkong leaves. Wash in water and dry. Use the stems in other recipes (e.g. sinigang).

Mix the egg, water, cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the kangkong leaves and mix until all the leaves are coated with the batter.

Heat cooking oil in a pan. Fry the leaves until crispy and golden brown. Strain the cooked pieces for excess oil.

Serve with Mayonnaise Dip

Suggestion: An alternative to kangkong is spinach which is gaining popularity in most of the Filipino specialty restaurants as an appetizer. Dip in mayonnaise






BAKEMAC

1 lb uncooked elbow macaroni

Meat Sauce:

3 tbsp butter

1 lb ground beef

1 ½ cup diced tomatoes (canned)

1 small onions, diced

1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced

1/2 cup tomato paste

1 tsp paprika

1 piece beef cube

1 cup water

1 tbsp sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

Mornay Sauce:

3 tbsp butter

3 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups fresh milk

1/4 tsp salt

1 ounce grated parmesan cheese

2 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Cooking Procedure:

1. Prepare the elbow macaroni according to instructions in the package and intentionally cut the cooking time so that the macaroni is not well done (the macaroni will be fully cooked once baked) then drain and set aside.

2. Cook the Meat sauce.

2.1. Heat the cooking pot and put-in the butter.

2.2. When the butter is hot enough, add the ground beef and cook for 5 minutes or until the color turns medium brown.

2.3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and diced tomatoes then stir and simmer for 3 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.

2.4. Add the tomato paste and paprika then stir and cook for a minute

2.5. Add the beef cube and water then stir until everything is well distributed. Simmer for 20 minutes.

2.6. Put-in the sugar, salt, and pepper then mix well. Turn of the heat and set aside.

3. Cook the Mornay sauce

3.1 In a saucepan place the butter and allow to melt over medium heat.

3.2 Add the flour stir constantly for about a minute (color must be yellowish and not brown).

3.3 Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil.

3.4 Add salt and pepper then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

3.5 Stir in the cheeses and whisk until melted.

4. Combine the cooked macaroni and meat sauce in a baking dish then toss until the meat sauce is well distributed.

5. Arrange the macaroni and pour the Mornay sauce over it. (Spread the Mornay sauce over the macaroni and meat sauce mixture ensuring that every space is covered)

6. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes.

7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool down a bit.

8. Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!