inch cubes
Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat
the oven to 400°F. Place the ziti in a large bowl and
cover with hot salted water by 3 or 4 inches. Let sit at
room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring it after the first
5 minutes to prevent sticking. Drain.
- Pour half of the marinara into a large pot, add the ricotta,
half of the Parmigiano, the eggs, the cream, and half of
the parsley and basil, and stir to combine. Season to taste
with salt and pepper. Add the soaked ziti, along with half
of the cheese cubes and stir until well combined. Transfer
to a 13- by 9-inch baking dish and top with the remaining
marinara sauce and mozzarella. - Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 45
minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the cheese is
beginning to brown, about 15 minutes longer. Remove
from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining
Parmigiano, then let cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with
the remaining parsley and basil and serve.