Janelle Esker What makes this recipe for GRAIN-FREE BAKED ZITI so special? Well, it is first and foremost absolutely, incredibly scrumptious!! It also happens to be gluten-free, grain-free, and sugar-free. This recipe proves without a shadow of a doubt that you can eat allergy-friendly foods that also taste amazing.
The cherished Ziti recipe came from my childhood in New Jersey, where as far as I am concerned the best Italian dishes are made! Growing up my Mom made this recipe for our family frequently. I have made a few adaptions to make it allergy-friendly. This is also my “go-to” dish for when I am making a meal to take to another family.
Add a little extra nutrition by mixing in a half a pound of fresh spinach!
Grain-Free Baked Ziti
Serves 8
Ingredients
1 pound Red Lentil Pasta or Pea Protein Pasta
2 – 15-ounce cans of organic tomato sauce
1 TBS. Italian Seasoning or Tuscan Seasoning
1 TBS. garlic powder
1 pound Mozzarella cheese
1 pound Ricotta cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 pound ground beef
optional – 1/4 cup gluten-free pepperoni
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Brown hamburger on medium heat and set aside.
3. Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in a large pan and cook pasta for 8 minutes.
4. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese. Stir well and pour into an 11×13 casserole dish.
5. Top with remaining Mozzarella cheese and bake covered with foil for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes.
ENJOY!
Blessings,
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This dish sounds amazing Janelle. I’m not familiar with the red lentil pasta. I need to check that out. Thanks for the heads up.
I purchased my first box at Costco if that is any help? It is also on amazon. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Christina!
Mmmm, that looks delicious. I have my own favorite ziti but I use a bechamel sauce, which calls for white flour. Would you sub cornstarch? I’ll have to check out the uddo’s pasta, too!
Hi Barbara…I would actually substitute arrowroot powder witch is grain free or I would substitute a gluten-free flour mix instead of the wheat flour. Here is my gluten-free flour mix. http://www.thepeacefulhaven.com/best-gluten-free-flour-mix/
Janelle, this looks sooo delicous! (My mouth is watering.) I can hardly wait to try it!
Hi Bridget,
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! We love this dish and it really does taste delicious!