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I prepare the sauce ahead of time, so it saves precious moments when we come in after working out in the fields!—Barbara Johnson, Decker, Indiana
Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 375 calories, 14 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 851 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 29 g protein.
Originally published as Baked Ziti with Fresh Tomatoes in Country Ground Beef , p50
Seeding TomatoesSummer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.
Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.
Full-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.
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Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by dschnell
This is an incredible dish. We season up the beef a bit more with onion powder, italian seasoning and some garlic powder to taste. I try and make this once a month!
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2011 by djbhoffman
we all love it
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2010 by cooking4-2healthy
since most felt not enough sauce I just added more tomatoes! only change added fresh garlic when cooking onions. OMG what a wonderful dish. well worth prep time. Can see many posibilities with adding olives, mushrooms or peppers, etc.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2010 by jjmtt7
I adopted a few tips from previous rating posts and added one 8 oz. can of tomato sauce and 1/2 tsp. of red pepper flakes. I didn't have plum tomatoes, but instead used 3 farm fresh regular tomatoes, seeded but not peeled. My family raved how tasty it was! I will make this again as it is quick, easy and delicious.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2010 by lluvbear
This is a waste of fresh tomatoes. I had to add tomato sauce to have enough tomato flavor.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2010 by wildflower264
You have to make this just like the recipe says. No tomatoes except plum tomatoes. Just wonderful!! Marti Miles, Florida
Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2010 by mchtpr
This recipe was delicious!My daughter and I had such a great time experimenting with peeling the tomatoes, and we were very surprised about how sweet the tomatoes were once they were peeled.Happy memories...thanks so much!
This recipe was delicious!
My daughter and I had such a great time experimenting with peeling the tomatoes, and we were very surprised about how sweet the tomatoes were once they were peeled.
Happy memories...thanks so much!
Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2009 by marjimartin
I bring a pot of water to boiling. I make a cross in the bottom of the tomatoe. Immerse the tomatoes in the boiling water three minutes and immediately place in ice water. They peel quite easily then.
Reviewed on Sep. 03, 2009 by tkpfister
loved this casserole. i added 2 or 3 tablespoons of sugar.
Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2009 by acg929
How do you peel it??
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