BBQ BAKED ZITI

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 Pound of Edley’s Smoked Pork, Shredded

• 1/2 Pound of Penne Noodles

• 40 oz. of Your Favorite Spaghetti Sauce

• 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

• 3/4 Cup Italian Blend Cheese, Shredded

• 2 Tablespoons of Italian Seasoning

• 1 Tablespoon of Trader Joe’s Everyday Seasoning

• 1 Tablespoon Dried Minced Garlic

RECIPE

• Cook the Pasta:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  • Add penne noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

  • Drain the pasta and set aside.

• Prepare the Sauce

  • In a large sauce pan, heat the spaghetti sauce over medium heat.

  • Stir in the shredded smoked pork and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

• Mix the Cheeses:

  • In a separate bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, Italian blend cheese and 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, set aside.

• Combine Pasta and Sauce:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the pork and spaghetti sauce mixture.

  • Stir until the pasta is evenly coated with sauce.

• Layer the Baked Ziti:

  • Pre-heat your oven to 375°F

  • In a baking dish, start by spreading a layer of the pasta mixture.

  • Sprinkle a layer of the cheese mixture on top of the layer of pasta.

  • Add a light sprinkle of Trader Joe’s Everyday seasoning, dried minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.

  • Repeat the layering process until you reach the top of the dish.

• Top & Bake:

  • Finish topping your pasta with a final layer of your cheese mixture.

  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese on top is lightly browned and bubbly.

• Serve:

  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving

  • Enjoy your flavorful BBQ baked ziti!