That's Amore!

The way to a man's heart is through baked ziti... and of course old fashioned flirting.  You might not always make or eat a hearty meal like baked ziti, but trust me your guy will love it!  Invite Mr. Perfect over for a homemade Italian dinner, pick up a bottle of Chianti, and turn on Dean Martin for some romance.  I would also suggest dressing up for the occasion, heels are needed even if you are at home.  Try this delicious baked ziti recipe from Williams-Sonoma... a guaranteed hit!

Baked Ziti with Ricotta Mozzarella, Sausage & Tomato Sauce

1 lb (500 g) sweet Italian pork sausages

Kosher salt for cooking the pasta

1 lb (500 g) dried ziti

2 batches Marinara Sauce

1/4 lb (125 g) Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated to make 1 cup

2 cups (1 lb/500 g) whole-milk or part-skim ricotta cheese

3/4 lb (375 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and shredded to make 3 cups

Makes 8-10 servings

1.  Cook the sausages

2.  Cook the ziti

3. Drain and sauce the ziti

4.  Layer the ingredients in a baking dish

5.  Bake and serve the dish

xo Nat