Garlic Spaghetti

I can say no to cookies, cakes, brownies, etc. but I can not say no to pasta. I love it in every size, shape or form. My all time favorite recipe is so simple but so delicious.

Garlic Spaghetti

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

10 cloves garlic, minced
Sun dried tomatoes

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a skillet over low heat, cook garlic and sun dried tomatoes in oil until garlic lightly browned. Remove from the heat; stir in parsley, salt and pepper. Drain spaghetti; place in a large bowl. Add garlic mixture and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.

Enjoy!

Baked Ziti

This is a new favorite in my house - it's cheesy yummy goodness!!!

INGREDIENTS

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta

24 ounces ricotta cheese

1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

1 egg, beaten

1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.In a medium bowl, mix ziti, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg and 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spoon in ziti mixture. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce, followed by Parmesan cheese.Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

**I sometimes add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage in the spaghetti sauce**