COPYCAT SBARRO BAKED ZITI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• 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!
• Combine ricotta, romano, tomato sauce (reserve 1/4 cup) and pepper in large mixing bowl.
• 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.