BAKED ZITI SKEWERS
INGREDIENTS:
- 500g (1lb) penne pasta
- 1 (15oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 7-8 balls fresh mozzarella in water
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 24-26 skewers
Cooking steps
Step 1
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 175c (180f) and line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 3
Hold 2 skewers half an inch apart and place a penne through both of them and push about a third of the way down. Place 12 pieces of penne total to create a ladder of sorts, making sure they are smushed together. Place on baking sheets. There is room for 8 skewers on each baking sheet.
Step 4
Top each skewer with 2/3 Tbsp of tomato sauce and gently spread to cover all the penne. Sprinkle salt and crushed pepper flakes over the sauce.
Step 5
Remove mozzarella from water and pat dry. Slice into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place 2-3 slices over each skewer. Drizzle olive oil over the top. Place in the oven and bake for 35-40 until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Remove, allow to cool for 5-6 minutes then transfer to serve!
Step 6
Remove, allow to cool for 5-6 minutes then transfer to serve!
