how to make BAKED ZITI (PASTA AL FORNO)

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  • čas přidán 22. 01. 2020
  • This episode we cover how to make classic baked ziti, or pasta al forno. This is a method that can be adapted any way you want. Baked ziti is perfect for making for a crowd or a party or to bring to work. Make this for someone you love. Here's how to do it.
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Komentáře • 478

  • @lordbunbury
    @lordbunbury Před 4 lety +99

    Ultimate “The Sopranos” dinner ❤️

    • @jshep
      @jshep Před 3 lety +6

      Olivia dies and AJ asks "Who's gonna make the ziti?" One of my favorite lines in the whole damn series!

    • @matthewmartinez3596
      @matthewmartinez3596 Před 3 lety +12

      So what, no fucking ziti then?

    • @Little_yuerand
      @Little_yuerand Před 2 lety

      Love this comment

    • @seantierney3699
      @seantierney3699 Před 2 lety +1

      rewatching the series again thats why im here lol

    • @Pt0wN973b0iI
      @Pt0wN973b0iI Před rokem +1

      Does he have what it takes to be a varsity athlete!?

  • @EnterpriseKnight
    @EnterpriseKnight Před 4 lety +539

    I'm Italian and I'm gonna call you Mom from now on.

  • @joegunbie938
    @joegunbie938 Před 4 lety +192

    These videos have got me cooking at university. Thanks, Steve

    • @chaoticsquid
      @chaoticsquid Před 4 lety +17

      Just be careful with how much pasta you eat at uni. I've definitely put on a few pounds just because these recipes are so nice, easy and cheap to make lol.

    • @maxolina
      @maxolina Před 4 lety +16

      @@chaoticsquid not true, just don't overeat and you can have all the pasta you want. Pasta every day is perfectly fine.

    • @NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW
      @NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW  Před 4 lety +59

      I’m gaining a few lbs, I’ll try to balance it out. I have a ton of healthy stuff. Make sure you scroll through the playlists on my homepage

    • @ultimatesteve
      @ultimatesteve Před 4 lety +15

      @@maxolina yea but how do you not overeat pasta?

    • @71M3L4PSE
      @71M3L4PSE Před 4 lety +4

      @@ultimatesteve I think discovering the god particle was easier

  • @KitchenOnTheLeft
    @KitchenOnTheLeft Před 4 lety +84

    Your weekday sauce has been a game changer in my cooking over the course of the last 6 months (it's extra bomb with onions/shallots sweated in the oil before adding the garlic). I've always disliked jar sauce, but also thought that tomato sauce needed to be a 3-4 hour event before I saw your weekday sauce recipe
    I'm dying to make this baked ziti, you can't get it like this at a restaurant here in Texas

  • @tornelysian
    @tornelysian Před 4 lety +129

    Good ol’ weekday sauce... you’re the reason that’s now a massive thing in our lives after I tried your eggplant parm recipe. Never ever ever buying a premade jar again. 💚❣️

    • @panathasg13
      @panathasg13 Před 4 lety +1

      Welcome to the good life my friend.

    • @65fhd4d6h5
      @65fhd4d6h5 Před 4 lety +1

      Same!

    • @JudithLou
      @JudithLou Před 4 lety +1

      Leave the premade jar one the supermarket shelf. Make your own. This recipe is delicious.

    • @ItalianFoodBoss
      @ItalianFoodBoss Před 4 lety

      I don't need therapy, I just need to go to Japan! The Southern Italian name for this is "Timballo". A bomb!!!! 🚀
      Bravo Stefano! 💪🇮🇹

    • @deveus1
      @deveus1 Před 3 lety

      if you can swing it, I recommend making double-batches of the weekday sauce and freezing the leftovers. A double-batch is about the same amount of time to make and it's just as delicious when it heats up.
      Makes it even faster to crank out a really easy weeknight dinner!

  • @johnscanlan9335
    @johnscanlan9335 Před rokem +3

    Steve - Thank you so much for dropping that great tip about doing a last minute drizzle of olive oil around the edges of the ziti just before it goes into the oven. I never thought of doing that!

    • @blue2134
      @blue2134 Před rokem

      I noticed that too, I’m going to drizzle the olive oil next time

  • @anthonyng8800
    @anthonyng8800 Před 4 lety +4

    The most logically explained method to making ziti on youtube, out of the 10 Ive seen, even professional ones. No one else explained why to use a pasta with ridges, why you want the sauce to be more liquidy, why to only half cook the pasta, etc. Looking forward to more recipes. Subscribed!

  • @DarksouIjah
    @DarksouIjah Před 4 lety +12

    I love your approach on cooking videos. Not only do you show everyone how but more importantly which often gets overlooked is why do you do things. For example, the difference between fresh and dried mozzarella and whole milk ricotta cheese compared to low fat. Keep up the great work.

  • @liljenna3298
    @liljenna3298 Před 3 lety +2

    I had some new friends over for dinner and made this baked ziti, sides of Italian sausage and meatballs in weekday sauce and your garlic bread recipe and they were all a big hit! Thank god about that. I'd hate to have people for dinner and it turns out bad. I only used about two cloves of garlic in the butter mixture for garlic bread and it was perfect. I can't do too much garlic. The ziti turned out perfectly! Can't wait to try more of your recipes. ♥

  • @dylanhollingsworth4413
    @dylanhollingsworth4413 Před 4 lety +1

    I watch an re watch your videos all the time.. I personally think you’re the best COOK/CHEF On CZcams period.. an here’s why. You take simple dishes an make them your own an don’t care what anyone thinks. You challenge the norm of cooking. I love your recipes I love your weekday sauce. I’m one of your biggest subscribers an have learned soooo much from you it’s insane. I’m so thankful to have something look forward to watching everytime I step in the kitchen. I think you’re so talented an creative . It’s been a pleasure watching you the last few years. Thanks for all the knowledge , too chefs need to step down from there high horse an recognize real cooking.

  • @maycon405
    @maycon405 Před 4 lety +2

    Been dealing with a lot lately and boy! Soo glad to find you again and binge-watch missed episodes💕👍 and This has been my all-time comfort fave pasta dish! Imma cry now! Thanx👏

  • @roro5150
    @roro5150 Před 4 lety +1

    Far and away, the best pasta videos. Thank you!

  • @MrStevec1983
    @MrStevec1983 Před 4 lety +5

    Just incredible! Thank you, so much. I watched this twice back to back. I'm know what's for dinner tomorrow night.

  • @nellgwenn
    @nellgwenn Před 4 lety +38

    That's just the way I do it. Except I add fresh parsley to the ricotta before I mix it in. I love to see the green in the dish. Also it adds a bit of flavor.

    • @no2party
      @no2party Před 4 lety +9

      I prefer fresh basil. Either way it's really good.

    • @nellgwenn
      @nellgwenn Před 4 lety +1

      @@no2party I will add fresh basil on top of the finished dish after it comes out of the oven.

    • @leolldankology
      @leolldankology Před 4 lety +14

      I add cannabis.

    • @BB-1990
      @BB-1990 Před 2 lety +1

      @@leolldankology Don't forget the Magic Mushrooms.

  • @mommyharris1111
    @mommyharris1111 Před 2 lety +1

    It’s hard to find an exquisite ziti recipe… UNTIL NOW. Thanks for not taking any shortcuts when you cook. I love from scratch cooking and I only want to make the best for my family.
    I grow my own tomatoes, vegetables, and herbs in my garden so I love a good sauce recipe. Your other recipes are the bomb too.

  • @70Crema
    @70Crema Před 3 lety +2

    I have been making baked ziti for years. This video took my baked ziti to a higher level. Thank you!

  • @emmasgoodies
    @emmasgoodies Před 4 lety +32

    Uhmmmm, YES PLEASE!!!

  • @sandraramirez1583
    @sandraramirez1583 Před 3 lety +1

    Been using this recipe for a year now, never fails. Tastes as good as it looks!

  • @blue2134
    @blue2134 Před rokem +1

    Finally!! A traditional and classic recipe. Thank you, I LOVE your show, keep going ❤

  • @Rgetinfo
    @Rgetinfo Před 4 lety +2

    The way you present it and your expression made it even more delicious! Yammy.

  • @Primo489
    @Primo489 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for the video! You show a lot of enthusiasm & do an excellent job in describing what you are displaying.

  • @jeremybilotti2965
    @jeremybilotti2965 Před 4 lety +14

    Man...your Italian American recipes really hit the nail right on the head for me. This is the legit method. 👏🏻

  • @chromezeta
    @chromezeta Před 4 lety +1

    Before I started watching your videos, I couldn't even boil water. Now, I can make several awesome dishes all thanks to you.
    You deserve way more subscribers than you have my friend.

  • @beansarebetter
    @beansarebetter Před 3 lety +2

    I made this for Christmas with some left over marinara I had made a few days prior and my family went nuts over this ziti! Thank you!

  • @onenightsteak3137
    @onenightsteak3137 Před 4 lety

    Aaaah yes ! This brought a lot of memory from the "pâtes aux four" that my late Italian grandfather was often baking. Will definitely do it soon

  • @thatdudecancook
    @thatdudecancook Před 4 lety +158

    I’d eat the top off that thing like cartman eating all the kfc chicken skins 😂

  • @xeropunt5749
    @xeropunt5749 Před 2 lety

    Showing all the steps in the beginning was very satisfying thank you.

  • @MarkMenardTNY
    @MarkMenardTNY Před 3 lety

    I made this tonight and it was amazing. Best baked ziti recipe yet.

  • @shaundirkman451
    @shaundirkman451 Před 4 lety

    I think this is definitely one of my favourites so far...
    Thank you so much for the upload, gonna try this...

  • @mrkattm
    @mrkattm Před 4 lety +2

    Made this Sunday for my family, they loved it and I loved it because it was super simple. Good Job!

    • @cynthiagarrison5082
      @cynthiagarrison5082 Před 2 lety

      I'm glad you tried it and told us if you liked it or not!!!!! Thank you. 🙏😁 You watch these cooking shows but you never know if they really taste good 🍲!!

  • @paulgreenlee7123
    @paulgreenlee7123 Před 4 lety +1

    Great stuff, thank you for the very important basics coupled with another “to die for “ dish

  • @madisonbaker7056
    @madisonbaker7056 Před 4 lety +4

    I can’t wait to make this for my family! I’ve been doing it wrong. Thank you for yet another great recipe 🍝

  • @Jerid58
    @Jerid58 Před 4 lety +3

    I would really like you to know I used to make the Sopranos cookbook style ziti a couple times a year and it was an effort. This is just as good at half the cost. Thank you so much! Love it!

  • @valeriek3563
    @valeriek3563 Před 2 lety +1

    This was an amazing recipe and so easy! Thank you!

  • @ChiIeboy
    @ChiIeboy Před 2 lety

    You totally nailed the perfectly browned, slightly charred top layer. It doesn't happen by itself, so kudos to you!

  • @GrillinWithDad
    @GrillinWithDad Před 4 lety +1

    Another awesome recipe

  • @fshepinc
    @fshepinc Před 4 lety +3

    I just made this for dinner. Absolutely delicious! The weekday sauce had amazing flavor! As others have already posted, I'll never buy a jar of sauce again.

  • @adrianayraultmontero7769
    @adrianayraultmontero7769 Před 4 lety +1

    You must be proud of what you're doing here in this channel cause this is something else

  • @markanth4100
    @markanth4100 Před 4 lety +1

    Wicked channel!!! Love the way you make it simple. You make me look like a genius in the kitchen. Really enjoy it!

  • @maddpepe313
    @maddpepe313 Před 2 lety

    Just made this today with a few tweaks and man! This is one of the best pasta dishes I made. I always go to your channel for pasta dishes!

  • @nextlvlroy
    @nextlvlroy Před 3 lety

    This is honestly one of my favorite recipes I've used thanks to your video.

  • @DinamiteBarese
    @DinamiteBarese Před 4 lety +17

    Oh man, pasta al forno. I'm from Bari, South Italy, and making pasta al forno on sunday is normal administration.
    We also bake rigatoni, bucatini, penne, and much much more.

    • @msr1116
      @msr1116 Před 4 lety

      Many years ago I noticed a significant improvement in baked pasta dishes vs. boiled pastas with sauce. Baking allows for all the sauces' different flavor components to absorb into the pasta while finishing its cooking.

    • @DinamiteBarese
      @DinamiteBarese Před 4 lety +3

      @@msr1116 Well yes, in a certain way. You obtain different results with each way of cooking. Some pasta have much better structure for baking (ziti, conchiglioni...), while other pasta types contain a density of starch made for boiling (paccheri, spaghetti...).
      Some pasta types like orecchiette and rigatoni are good for both, but we prefer to bake dry pasta instead of fresh, because of the starch is much more dense, with the exception of lasagna, cannelloni, and stuffed pasta.

    • @msr1116
      @msr1116 Před 4 lety +1

      @@DinamiteBarese .....What I've seen, eaten and prepared myself often involved a tube type of partially precooked, dry pasta....rigatoni, penne, manicotti or other large shells. Not for baking is small fresh pasta, it's too delicate. I buy a prosciutto and cheese stuffed fresh tortellini I like best in chicken soup. It's cooked separately to remove excess the flour that makes the broth murky and pasty tasting.

  • @MrSamshy
    @MrSamshy Před 4 lety

    I love your efficient thinking!

  • @tellthetruthna8523
    @tellthetruthna8523 Před 4 lety

    I've been waiting for this vid to drop! Love this channel. It's growing fast.

  • @batchagaloopytv5816
    @batchagaloopytv5816 Před 3 lety

    nailed it ,its all about controlling the amounts of ingredients,so it moist crunchy chewy and yet dry (but not dried out)

  • @bobman36o
    @bobman36o Před 4 lety +5

    Love the mouth cam and your editing style. Keep it up!

  • @dwaynewladyka577
    @dwaynewladyka577 Před 4 lety +30

    That is some ultimate comfort food, right there. Cheers!

    • @ItalianFoodBoss
      @ItalianFoodBoss Před 4 lety +2

      Dwayne Wladyka The Southern Italian name for this is "Timballo". A bomb!!!! 🚀
      Bravo Stefano! 💪🇮🇹

    • @dwaynewladyka577
      @dwaynewladyka577 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ItalianFoodBoss Where I live in Canada, I am blessed with having a great Italian supermarket. The fresh bread, cheeses, gelatto, meats, the different types of pasta is so good. They have Italian foods, and foods from other parts of Europe and the world. In the third Sunday of August, in a park located across the street from one of the supermarket locations, they have an Italian Day. Cooking demonstrations, live music, comedy, and even a soccer game. There is also a cafe/bar next to the supermarket. The food there is so good. Cheers!

    • @dwaynewladyka577
      @dwaynewladyka577 Před 4 lety +1

      @@ItalianFoodBoss I forgot to mention that there are really good food trucks with the Italian Day festival.

    • @nodrama490
      @nodrama490 Před 4 lety

      Dwayne Wladyka perfect for rainy sad day

  • @jeannecooke4862
    @jeannecooke4862 Před 4 lety

    Divine! Thank you for sharing your recipe!, once again!

  • @moonlitpearl700
    @moonlitpearl700 Před 4 lety

    I cannot wait to try making this!! A favorite. Thanx for sharing. 😍😎😀

  • @nyfanjan8635
    @nyfanjan8635 Před 2 lety

    Made this tonight, it was a big hit with the family. They think it is better than at any restaurant. So easy.

  • @coleslaw110
    @coleslaw110 Před rokem

    Awesome recipe. Made it tonight and it turned out great. First time making homemade pasta sauce and that turned out better than I could've wished for. Thanks for the awesome recipe, you're keeping this kid well fed.

  • @UBootFschJg
    @UBootFschJg Před 3 lety

    Extremely well explained and a great dish. Thanks!

  • @kassyrosales4470
    @kassyrosales4470 Před 4 lety

    Seriously the best recipe ever. Made it last night. 10/10

  • @richardblankenship5481

    Made it. Loved it. It’s in the rotation.

  • @aris1956
    @aris1956 Před 4 lety +2

    0:14 WOW.....this “Pasta al Forno” makes me hungry even after eating ! Beautiful crispy on top exactly how I like it ! 👍
    And that's exactly my portion.

  • @ShanePodClips
    @ShanePodClips Před 4 lety

    Thanks for your videos! I used a microwave all through my 20s lol I'm 31 now and just started cooking ...you teach me so muuuuuuuuch!!!!! Xoxo

  • @michellemeyer1214
    @michellemeyer1214 Před 4 lety +2

    Exactly how I make this!!!!! Sometimes I add peas. Especially in the Spring. Well done as usual!

  • @9detemir
    @9detemir Před 4 lety

    Quite possibly the only cooking channel on youtube worth subscribing to... Excellent video !

  • @ritaplantamura6027
    @ritaplantamura6027 Před 3 lety

    Excellent well-done. My family loved your recipe. Thank you for sharing

  • @annedavis738
    @annedavis738 Před 10 měsíci

    Amazing!!! You have changed my kitchen for the better!

  • @mythicalentity
    @mythicalentity Před 4 lety

    That looks BEAUTIFUL

  • @yolanda393
    @yolanda393 Před 4 lety

    Not even 1 minute in & I KNEW I had to subscribe!! You feed those you love 💗

  • @TheMultisportGeek
    @TheMultisportGeek Před 4 lety

    Hey I made this for the family today. They LOVED it. So much better than the ones with béchamel. You’re spot on about the crispy parts. Great job man!

  • @hanachelache66
    @hanachelache66 Před 2 lety

    Yum I am definitely going to try and make this next week. It looks like the ultimate comfort food!

  • @JohnS-um3lm
    @JohnS-um3lm Před 2 lety

    I love the look of this dish. Great video

  • @SrbiRodjace
    @SrbiRodjace Před 4 lety +2

    thank you stephen! im from serbia and am fairly familiar with italian cousine but this classic, italian-american way that you show is very nice, like you see in the movies or sopranos for example :D

  • @msnannybean
    @msnannybean Před 4 lety

    God bless you, honey, for all these great videos! Making this Sunday for sure!

  • @iillidge
    @iillidge Před 4 lety

    Mamma mia! it looks so yummy. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kassyrosales4470
    @kassyrosales4470 Před 4 lety +2

    Made this few weeks ago, gonna make again this weekend ! Amazing

    • @NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW
      @NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW  Před 4 lety

      Don’t forget to explore the rest of my pastas. I like going through them all and practicing

  • @tippitytopp6055
    @tippitytopp6055 Před 4 lety +53

    All this time I thought mouthcam was Stephen precariously fitting a whole GoPro in his mouth like a snake omg

    • @katakurifan5213
      @katakurifan5213 Před 4 lety +4

      That image you put in
      my head is hilarious .

    • @Eidenhoek
      @Eidenhoek Před 4 lety +5

      No, no, that's totally canon what's happening don't anyone tell you otherwise. I'm a believer too.

  • @stikkgreen5237
    @stikkgreen5237 Před 4 lety +3

    Add a dry white wine like a Pinot Grigio to a longer cooked sauce, or deglaze with the garlic etc. with it. Next level goodness.

  • @bryanferguson7831
    @bryanferguson7831 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for this. I made it and it was excellent.

  • @sallunetta7333
    @sallunetta7333 Před 2 lety +2

    This guy is good at what he does and has a likeable personality Entertaining👍. Great Video 💯💯💯

  • @legochickenguy4938
    @legochickenguy4938 Před 3 lety +2

    If I were to make this I'd just make a huge portion and reheat it for leftovers later. I know you don't like reheated pasta but in my experienced baked pasta dishes are amazing when they're reheated.

  • @YouCanCallMeAndrew
    @YouCanCallMeAndrew Před 2 měsíci

    I have made this multiple times its so good.

  • @jimcasey2359
    @jimcasey2359 Před 3 lety

    Just made it per your recipe and it is amazing. Thanks

  • @sweetlife5989
    @sweetlife5989 Před 4 lety

    Perfection! That crust. You are the BEST. I love watching your channel.

  • @Barneyrubble241
    @Barneyrubble241 Před 3 lety +15

    I like how you don't change or add to classic recipes. Too many other cooking shows add ingredients that either change the taste significantly or change the dish completely. These recipes are simple and delish, the way they are supposed to be

  • @LBStirlo
    @LBStirlo Před 4 lety

    Yeah, pretty flipping amazing, getting ingredients in the morning thanks

  • @markfox6786
    @markfox6786 Před 4 lety

    I haven't even seen the video yet, but I'm just gonna say thank you. For covering everything...in a way that just works

  • @CC-vz5cv
    @CC-vz5cv Před 4 lety

    I Love baked ziti. Thx for video

  • @stpeteaustin
    @stpeteaustin Před 11 měsíci

    Awesome, I will be making this later today.

  • @DanielDunn
    @DanielDunn Před 2 lety

    Very nice job man. First time watching you. I enjoyed. The finished dish looked incredible. I'm gonna try it.

  • @ljac_1314
    @ljac_1314 Před 4 lety

    yum!! exciting times for me to try this too!

  • @thomasbroderick6388
    @thomasbroderick6388 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Steve. Great show once again. I'm going to rustle up your "Pasta Alla Norcina" tonight. Can't wait.

  • @suzannehanson5334
    @suzannehanson5334 Před 4 lety

    Love your videos, thank you

  • @magazineman3910
    @magazineman3910 Před 2 lety

    YOU ARE THE GOODS STEPHEN, YOU COOK A LOT LIKE ME, AND WATCHING YOU IS A BLAST.

  • @nancyfriedberg9516
    @nancyfriedberg9516 Před rokem

    I have never had baked ziti before. Neither had my husband. Apparently it’s an east coast thing. I followed your advice and got the nod of approval from our New Jersey foodie friend. So thanks again

  • @stluanne
    @stluanne Před 4 lety +1

    "It's a method". EXActly! Every decent casserole is a "method"! A background. Like soups, stews and stir fry, casseroles gave our ancestors a means to make something nourishing and delicious with what they had available. That is a gorgeous casserole, sir!

    • @ItalianFoodBoss
      @ItalianFoodBoss Před 4 lety

      stluanne The Southern Italian name for this is "Timballo". A bomb!!!! 🚀
      Bravo Stefano! 💪🇮🇹

  • @Jimbo54
    @Jimbo54 Před 3 lety

    I really enjoy all your videos. Keep up the good work.

  • @The300ZXGuru
    @The300ZXGuru Před 8 měsíci

    this is lierally my favorite meal along with stuffed shells. excellent my friend.

  • @tommyflynnmusic
    @tommyflynnmusic Před 2 lety

    Legit the best recipe and channel by far

  • @XavierKatzone
    @XavierKatzone Před 4 lety

    Man, I was just thinking yesterday about looking for a good recipe for baked ziti!

  • @TVADGRL
    @TVADGRL Před rokem

    Just made this.... like Grandpa from Napoli used to make. I love it with egg but didn't do so this time. Thanks for sharing!

  • @nunyabizznizz7326
    @nunyabizznizz7326 Před 4 lety

    I love ziti!

  • @BroncoBill321
    @BroncoBill321 Před 4 lety

    Definitely doing this

  • @paulwagner688
    @paulwagner688 Před 4 lety +2

    I like to use rigatoni. To me it's the perfect casserole/ al forno noodle. Ridges to hold the good stuff, a good tube for that also.

  • @debbiedo78
    @debbiedo78 Před měsícem

    Love your inspiration, I’m drooling at 6 am ❤

  • @Tweak54
    @Tweak54 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video. Now I know what they’re talking about constantly on the Sopranos!

  • @CruzCruz-nw7fi
    @CruzCruz-nw7fi Před 5 měsíci

    It’s so beautiful 😮