EASY BAKED ZITI PASTA RECIPE | SAM THE COOKING GUY 4K

[@spellbinder3113]

I made this tonight for my father. Usually he just eats whatever I place in front of him with no feedback. Tonight he told me that the dish was so good that if it was on a restaurant menu he would have bought it. I can't express enough what high praise that is.

[@davidgaither3672]

Oh, and for everyone asking about temp and time, I made a double batch, and put it in at 350 for 30min and it was perfect.

[@richardlondon9801]

Thanks, just saw your answer!

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

I did the same...I like the spinach

[@kevinbrown1399]

I was just about to ask that question, thx

[@aramisstavridis6449]

ur the man

[@melisawest8566]

Agreed. Made it with 2 lbs italian sausage, but did the rest per Sam. 20 min at 350. Otherwise your outsides will be too crunchy. Everything is almost completely cooked by the time it enters the oven. Noodles need a couple minutes and cheese needs to melt. That's it.

[@thelioness945]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 I watched this...sent the link to a few of my girl friends and got everyone on board and between 4 of us we made 37 pans of SAMs spicy baked ziti and had a delivery service that runs health care workers to and from the hospitals come by and they just picked them all up to bring up to some of our first responders, Hospital staff who are living on the hospital parking lots and local area because they can't go home while working in the hospital. Thank you Sam for the inspiration up here in Ontario CANADA! 😷😷🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦😷😷

[@raymondjames57]

Holy mole 👀 I like to do mine in a big crockpot and portion & freeze. I get the best ricotta and pasta sauce, and budget buy everything else, and feel like a million bucks after just throwing everything in after cooking the meat. But I'll gladly help you with your ziti surplus ☺️

[@IamJaneS]

I'm a frontline hospital worker in Australia. We have had a pizza delivery from Dominoes, which was lovely. After making this the other night, I'd have pushed everyone out of the way to get some if a kind local had made some and sent it in to us! What an awesome gesture. From a nurse in Australia, thank you for thinking of the frontline workers. It's the small gestures that make a huge difference.

[@dianem8254]

That's HILARIOUS 😂

[@thelioness945]

Justin Monnie I made 2 different sizes the regular lasagna pan sized one baked for 30-35 minutes, the smaller square cake pan size was 20-25 minutes 350 degrees... They freeze great whole or cut into serving sizes also....my sister in law works in the hospital she was my inspiration... And pasta is great to feed many people.

[@thelioness945]

Diane M actually no it was pasta!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@debbiegsyarnylove8424]

Awesomeness! Pasta is my favorite! Thanks for sharing!

[@Slojo-fp3bp]

I hope Max knows how fucking cool his dad is and how many memories he will have of him growing up. Looks so delicious.

[@ezrider1967]

My wife hasn't cooked in months since I discovered Sam the Cooking Guy! I get in from work now and ask my wife what she wants for dinner, then off to youtube I go to find STCG's recipe for whatever she wants! She's living in my world now! Thanks Sam!

[@gr8jpn]

Just made this.... DELICIOUS!!! I baked at 350 for 30 min. AMAZING! Highly recommend!

[@calebbrown4612]

Thank you! Needed a temp and time!

[@Hosemastenbrook]

Thank you. That’s exactly what I planned to do (noodles are boiling right now) but I wasn’t sure. If he said, I missed it.

[@crashtosmash1102]

Thank you for time and temp 😘

[@TryMyMartini]

This looks great! The only thing that I do a little differently, is take a scoop of the sauce and mix it into the pasta before I layer it. Not a lot, just enough so that there is a thin coating of sauce between noodles, which keeps them from sticking together and drying out, and adds more flavor as it cooks into the noodles.

[@funkydrummer1999]

That's what I do too. And I tend to use the ridged ziti as opposed to the smooth kind, just because of how the ridges hold the sauce.

[@folcane]

This wont flatten my belly curve but i'll take the risk.

[@asd3262]

goku the great no but it will fatten the curve tho

[@batman4452]

funny, not.

[@BloomsIZG]

@@asd3262 embrace the curve my friend

[@jerryreinhart9640]

Omg… seeing flatten curve jokes 2 years later, still hurts 😭😂

[@capricerollans7934]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@foreverfree8856]

Every time he wipes his mouth with the paper towel roll it makes me laugh out loud! Best cooking show on KZbin!

[@jennm5675]

Lol same! I literally just sent this to my friend and said go to 14:03-14:13 so she could see it. F**king love you sam!

[@Gbritton873]

Such a power move lol

[@toddwilliams8128]

That's the sign of S-tier dishes. An A-tier dish... grab one off the roll. S-tier.... grab the roll. BTW, yet to make anything below A-tier from this show, so good on Sam

[@AkFlyFishersmembers]

Forever Free I lose it when he burns the inside of his mouth! Love this guy!

[@HaveFunRespawningHD]

Its his signature move lol

[@NBS-4143]

OMG!!!!! Baked Ziti!!! I have one word for this one "AMAZING!" I'm glad your family requested that amazing baked ziti.

[@cookingwithmike9467]

Hello, I like to come on my channel, I like to cook and maybe I can show you something. thanks

[@ernesthough1175]

OMG! This changed my life! SO GOOD! We made this tonight. It was so good. The people saying this is dry need to check again. I am never going back to jarred spaghetti sauce or marinara, or whatever. Thanks Sam!! We have about 5 cans of those tomatoes in the pantry.

[@Ambrose25]

My girl made this 2 nights ago from your recipe....honestly it was one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever had. Thank you!

[@ch4r13n3]

Hi Sam! Here in Malta (tiny island south of Italy) we make our traditional Timpana - very similar to your baked ziti with Italian sausage & ricotta but we enclose it in pie dough. I also like adding minced bacon, kunserva (concentrated tomato paste), red wine and bay leaves to the sauce. Love your vids!! -Charlene

[@user-lc5mj3uw4w]

Me: "Should study for 3 exams and still awake at 3 A.m." Sam: Let's make baked ZITI

[@MrCyberSlacker]

Made this and loved it. Thanks!

[@NoonieFPS]

You can't not love Sam. Love you Sam.

[@DQ2you2]

Not Not 💓 Sam! 🤗

[@bettimolnar8660]

We all love Sam.

[@wjb111]

He is the man!

[@awh5069]

OMG! I was watching so intently that the “firecracker?” sound scared the crap outta me!!! 😂😂😂 Love you Sam!

[@Patrick94GSR]

I was looking away from my screen (eating lunch), and then I heard that and was like OMG did someone shoot a gun near Sam's back yard??? lol

[@manspeej]

After simmering the meat sauce for a bit add a splash of vinegar, any vinegar, I like balsamic, it brightens everything up

[@letsbecreative3725]

Mansour Almansour hi

[@garyj7261]

No thank you

[@manspeej]

@@letsbecreative3725 hello

[@manspeej]

@@garyj7261 I'm not saying add a gallon of vinegar, I'm saying add a small drop of vinegar, trust me, and if you don't like it then I'm sorry, but if you still don't wanna do it then it's up to you

[@poststalone1496]

Your version looks 10 times better than mine. Loving this channel guys, best cooking show ever. You guys deserve a food network spot

[@DutchessSarahJ]

This looked amazing. Instead of layering it like lasagna I would mix up the sauce with the ziti so every noodle has sauce. Then layer the ricotta and cheese. 🥰😍

[@johnkoon789]

Yum, great idea, DutchessSarahJ!

[@Loey89]

Yes! The sauce should get INTO the ziti

[@bigred212]

That's big brain

[@garyj7261]

You should hear all the things that I would do differently compared to how I see them on You Tube. It's fascinating

[@brandondavis6365]

I’ve never made Ziti, mostly because every time I’ve seen it made it looked like quite the pain in the buns. But, my mom mixes the ricotta and some cream into the tomatoes then stirs in the pasta. Then the whole mess gets dump into the pan and baked off. You are right the sauce absolutely has to not only coat all of the noodles, but get inside them as well.

[@Shaxzara]

Max is doing a very very good Job editing these videos. I like his style of editing.

[@dleach02]

Let me start by saying this might be considered sacrilegious, but I made the baked ziti but used a pound of a meat substitute (don't remember the brand) instead of the Italian sausage. I did it because my vegetarian son was coming over and I didn't want to create two different meals. Figured it would work though with a meat substitute. The problem though was that I wanted to capture the Italian flair of the sausage and the meat substitute we had didn't have any spices in it so we went on the internet to find a spice mix to add to the fake meat. We used (for a pound): 1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning Verdict? It was actually really really good. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Italian Sausage but I have to admit that using the fake meat with the spice mix above was really good. The only thing I would recommend is to figure out how to add more moisture to this because you loose the sausage moisture. We think adding oil oil or more tomato mixture would do. Also, for left overs heated up in the oven I drizzled it with olive oil and it was amazingly good because the cheese got crispy and some of the noodles also got crispy. The texture was fun.

[@ashleymontgomery1895]

Thank you!!! I’m a vegetarian and appreciate it!

[@dleach02]

@@ashleymontgomery1895 Thanks. I'm not a vegetarian but found this really good.

[@brittanys.8309]

I love someone with a lot of personality! Great cooking show!

[@danjordan600]

Love it! How long and what temp did you cook it?

[@meggie423]

350 for 30 min

[@cddl629]

Just made this last night....absolutely delicious !!!! Thanks Sam !!

[@MultiCharisteas]

😂 😂 aggressive response to the baked Ziti requests lmao

[@darquequeen2323]

Ian Kiprop 🤣🤣

[@kyodairiker]

@@darquequeen2323 no

[@didopopov439]

There is no beshamella sous. He cooks with frozen spinach..... And puts it in the meat sous, that he cooks for so short and puts only sausage in. Also please don't use shredded cheese it cannot melt properly when cooking it...

[@mjohns66]

Just made this, much better than anything I have had at a restaurant. Great job as always Sam.

[@shimxxl]

I think his facial expressions are epic after his first bite, I don't think I've ever seen him use the same expression twice. Someone (MAX) needs to make a montage of his first tasting.

[@lindafoster2141]

Sam, you have got me through this whole having to be stuck in the house. My hubby had just bought me a knife like your knife, mine is westhoff. But I have been inspired to cook again. I am trying fire roasted tomatoes and peppers. Your videos always are the best. I have to get one of those and we mix shirts! Thank you for making things I thought I could never make but I have tried to add things to my recipes, but now has become Sam's touch! Love your sense of humor. Thank you! Love from Indiana.

[@steveisaak4320]

Linda FOSTER what is a westhoff knife?

[@cookingwithmike9467]

Hello, I like to come on my channel, I like to cook and maybe I can show you something. thanks

[@JohnWick-gg3hh]

Damn, he ringed everything healthy out of that spinach.

[@kevindougherty885]

Why not just buy fresh spinach

[@ambrospike2]

@@kevindougherty885 Frozen peas are preferable than fresh ones in a lot of recipes because you add them last and they don't get overcooked. He didn't keep the spinach frozen though so I have no idea why he's using frozen and then thawing it.

[@superrajaraj]

Probably availability issues

[@RussMEagle]

Fresh all the way!

[@MrGlewYouTubeChangedMyHandle]

@@kevindougherty885 I wondered that myself, but it occurred to me that maybe fresh spinach contains too much water. After cooking fresh spinach I find I have to drain a fair amount of water. I wouldn't know where to get the frozen stuff so I'd probably freeze some fresh and then use that. Of course, I could be totally wrong.

[@joahcool72]

Love this one Sam! Thanks for the Baked Ziti class in awesomeness.

[@mariharms7718]

Zoom meeting or baked ziti? Easiest decision I’ve had to make today!

[@SuperNovaHeights_]

Cooked this for dinner following your instructions and I have to say it’s one of the nicest dishes ever done

[@perzonal6379]

OMG, LMAO .... Sam: It's a thousand effing degrees here! ... Max: To be fair, it *was* winter when I *first requested* it .... :P :P

[@ez3santos]

I just want to say that I love your channel your channel is awesome and it has inspired me to start cooking while in quarantine and start making videos for KZbin.

[@kjame7741]

I wonder how he just knows how to make everything he makes so good

[@adrianthomas4163]

This is why I love your channel Sam. Just pure laughs followed by great recipes.

[@ssveta4]

Should be studying for finals- watching Sam instead- priorities are in order

[@elicooper4031]

I've baked this many times for my kids. The portion in this video can fit into a smaller baking pan (about 10" x 8" x 3") and toaster oven. If you have shredded mozzarellas cheese on top, oven temp is 350F for about 10 minutes to melt the cheese, and 425F for another 10 minutes to brown the cheese.

[@youknow-i1c]

Making it currently. Didn’t specify how long in the oven so just eyeballing it 👍🏼

[@stevehar883]

Let me know what temp and for how long. Want to make it tomorrow.

[@mackenzie6501]

How long?

[@Gsharr11]

how long? mine's in the oven now!

[@Venom_Killz-ki5fw]

How long and what temp

[@stevehar883]

I did 350 for 30 minutes covered then uncover for 5 minutes. Came out good!!

[@teambigv]

Made this last night and the Wife and I loved it! Thanks so much Sam!

[@ellec2830]

This looks soo good😋 - how long did it bake in the oven?!

[@patinthehat4000]

That's what I was wondering so I looked up another recipe and it says for around 20min at 350 or until the cheese on top turns golden brown :)

[@courtlandsummers8559]

@@patinthehat4000 thank you. I was searching the comments for this info.

[@kc2453]

Sam made this tonight. Excellent! Frozen spinach is the secret ingredient. Added balsamic vinegar, sugar and some herbs to the sauce. All goof.

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

No mention of oven temp or how long in the oven. Pretty important details. I am guessing 350 for 35 mins?

[@huffadopolis]

I made this recently and yes 350 degrees Fahrenheit uncovered, 30-35 min does the trick

[@patriciaoldfield809]

You two are so cute. Sam ranting "freeze em" & Max's "damnit everybody".... Just too cute.... Love the show, love the recipes!!

[@RayMacksKitchenandGrill]

That's awesome...Im going to try the recipe. Do you have BIRRA 🌮 RECIPE?

[@breejames6323]

He does now 😋

[@Zalyplants]

Checkout “views on the road” Birria recipe. Amazing

[@coreyjackson9210]

Thank you Sam and crew. Thank you so much.

[@ARKHAMxMaverick]

Suggestion: Livestream Sam cutting his own hair during the quarantine.

[@letsbecreative3725]

ARKHAMxMaverick hi

[@brandonmiller3978]

Highly likely there would be much bloodshed.

[@sweetcake3904]

I prefer your cooking videos over everyone else I've ever watched simply because there's no bullshit. Just really good recipes and a great attitude

[@robertirsai820]

Am I the only one that missed the temp in the oven and how long he puts it in for?

[@Duschbag]

No... your not the only one. I didn't hear either one of those important tidbits come out of Sam's mouth because he was too damn busy cussing while he cooked. But that's only ONE of the reasons why I love his channel so much. DON'T CHANGE A THING SAM.

[@initialfaust6888]

everything is fully cooked so all you are doing really is melting the cheese. Usually you put baked ziti in at 350 until the cheese on top starts to brown.

[@shane3363]

Great video Sam!!! Thank you from Cambridge, Ontario, Canada!!!!

[@bloomazda3]

"Looks delish, one of these days I should try to make that." *realizes we're still on quarantine lockdown* "I guess I'm making it tonight."

[@DerSarek]

Made it. Even got Italian sausage, not easy in Germany. Loved it. Kids loved it. Whole family loved it. Thanks, man!

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

I had this spicy pun for you guys, but it flew right out of my noodle. I must be a little baked!

[@The1TheyCall2-Tone]

By far one of the funniest episodes yet

[@damien1781]

I've never heard anyone request baked Ziti... it's always the dish that just shows up and no one knows why... lol sort of like chicken tetrazzini.

[@susananderson4428]

Mykee Wattz oh you poor soul don’t know what your missing then yummmmm

[@chrismcconkey8579]

Or meatballs at a potluck dinner

[@SmackedInATL]

Yeah it shows up and people be killin it

[@FilmRover]

Its the guinea equivalent of a casserole

[@ilackedtheheart]

Well with Sam telling people how to cook it right, you'll hopefully have less deleterious Ziti experiences.

[@pouterson]

Fantastic dish, Sam! We liked the meat tenderizer method!!! Thanks for the recipe!

[@ginohernandez1464]

Hey Sam, where is the recipe? Or did I miss it? Thx Gino

[@kevinbrown1399]

I've been looking too.. did you find it?

[@PDIDDknows]

Yea how long in the oven and at what temp?

[@kevinbrown1399]

@@PDIDDknows 350 at 30min

[@Adamup09]

Sam , what temp and how long in the oven please ! Thanks man !

[@CeriusDeluge]

Sam: Were going to use pork sausage today. Also Sam: Look at it. So beefy and cheesy.

[@tracystiner6825]

We made this and I know what Max requests this. It's amazing! We love watching your channel.

[@videohomeland6566]

My wife watching over my shoulder as she laughs: “Why is he so angry today?”

[@ChurchladyHmm]

At Sam's house they don't call him mad. They call him consistent!

[@stoobin58]

How long and at what temp in the oven? Just trying to plan timing for dinner tonight. Thanks Sam!

[@rScally77]

This please.

[@DerSarek]

180°C, 20 minutes.

[@johnstondesign3687]

APRIL 2020 - "SAM BEATING HIS SAUSAGE !!!"

[@RS-qi9pr]

That was really funny

[@RaniaKaram]

Good idea to freeze this as portions. My son will love it

[@DagoRuiz]

You could use a Lazy Susan to get that spinning action. Or a simple quality Fidget Spinner should do the trick. ✌️😎

[@jameshersonjr3905]

Awesome! I have to make it your way and see how it turns out, thanks Sam. Your son is cool too.

[@tamevauch5948]

Into the oven.....set at????? How long?????? 🙄 I'll assume 350. I'll assume until cheese is melted, browned, bubbly????

[@pinkLeopard580]

Tamrae Uchrinscko everything is already cooked, so it’s really just long enough to warm things through and melt the cheese on top. I usually do mine at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or so. Just until everything is bubbly and brown ♥️

[@Patrick94GSR]

@@pinkLeopard580 I like to make a low-carb lasagna with lean ground beef, Italian sausage (all cooked beforehand), thin slices of zucchini, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, and I put it in the oven on 350 for 40 minutes. But it's also in a larger 13x9 dish.

[@---cx1ly]

i love cooking shows because they work up my appetite. I try to find good ones on you-tube, Its a combination of good looking food, and a good amount of time for the show so i can eat my meal and still have my appetite working without having to do a search for another cooking show. I suffer from (unintentional) anorexia in that i never have an appetite unless i dont eat for a period of time (then i pig out. never realized what anorexia really was until my appetite started suffering and did research.) This show is the perfect balance of entertainment and good food. Just wanted to thank you for that and let u know you are helping out people more than just showing us recipes. thanks! very entertaining, food always looks good. i think ill eat another burger soon! :D fav food cooking channel on youtube by far.

[@kellydougherty6586]

I would say 100 degree weather calls for ceviche

[@TheShootist]

Gin and Tonic

[@portalz]

Also light blue waters and a beach to soak up the sun while eating it!

[@CensoredFreedom615]

I'm making this for my family. Your recipes have won them over so far. Stay healthy and safe sam and family.

[@tammy5926]

Every time I see you cutting onions it makes me really wish my knife was here, All three of them. 🔪🔪🔪. How much longer Sam, on the knife delivery?. Loved baked ziti by the way. Good choice Maxi. Love ya. 💕

[@letsbecreative3725]

Tammy hi

[@tammy5926]

@@letsbecreative3725 Hello! 😊

[@DracosDiabolis]

So what temp do you bake the ziti at and for how long?

[@MBrice-qt3kd]

DRINKING WITH SAM!!! Just so you know..we've invented a quarantine game with you in mind. First of all.. Every Friday night..we pick 5 of your videos at random. 6 of my girlfriends and I sit in my living room with shots of Don Julio..and every time you say F@CK..we shoot. When ever you say " Annd We Mix".. everyone does a double shot.. So..think about that while you're planning your menu.

[@mhoover4923]

Your my absolutely favorite cooking guy!!!

[@fredo3106]

I never knew what baked ziti was till I seen The Sopranos

[@letsbecreative3725]

fredo310 hello

[@Hajduk-Kralj]

So what? no fucking ziti now?

[@chloeoconnor8529]

Currently trying my first recipe from this channel! Never heard of baked Ziti and I am very excited

[@brianelston7583]

I love how angry Sam is in this one lol. Also Gary Clark Jr. has a song called Bright lights, the lyric is "bright lights, big city" But I always sing "Bright Lights, Baked Ziti"

[@fleshen]

Made this last night was great! The wife loved is much got a bit of lockdown love!

[@nickdoesfoodanddrinks9688]

“Most often whined about” That’s how you know it’s good if it’s worth begging and whining for.

[@dootsey]

A+++ on the firecracker animation at 5:32

[@C-Vite]

When you are so early that you can't type your co-

[@letsbecreative3725]

C-Vite hi

[@Mike_Spina]

classic Italian dish!!! looks great Sam!

[@malloreythomas5154]

How long and what temp in the oven? If anyone has a guess as well let me know! Another great video and recipe!

[@gmeck100]

Try 30 minutes at 375. Everything is already cooked so you are just reheating to melt the cheese.

[@rachellewalters8111]

Your backyard/outdoor kitchen is SWEEEeeeet! Love, LOVE your backyard grill! I want one!

[@EyesWideOpen61]

“Ri-gott” go watch the Sopranos again. Neapolitan dialect the C becomes a G and they drop the vowel at the end

[@ATi1300Ramiro]

“That’s Karen’s ziti!”

[@davidgaither3672]

Just made this tonight for the family, and it was a HUGE hit! It is Amazing! Thanks Sam!

[@InstantClassic8]

That opening looks hella dry at the top but I'll keep watching

[@sheinafederclauser8959]

Always make more sauce. The ziti absorb everything.

[@keeganschultz9759]

Just made it! Omg instant classic! Thanks Sam!

[@Revrbz]

2:05 Girls when they have a good guy.

[@letsbecreative3725]

musicPIX11 hello

[@TBlackJesusT]

musicPIX11 highly underrated

[@grode2b1]

Sam-- We just tried your Ziti recipe today. It was the bomb!!!! We are looking forward to trying the next Sam the Cooking guy's creations---- You they Best

[@checoeastlos8257]

I don’t know Sam, sounds like this lockdown is getting to you. Stay focused. Take deep breaths, 4 seconds in 4seconds out. Repeat it until you get back into the mind set of Making America Cook Again. 😂😂 #Max’sLifeMatters

[@SugarmagnoliaFL]

Made this tonight. Just came out of the oven. Sooo excited!

[@anme1357]

AHHHH, the loss of vitamins in the spinach water!!!! Please just drain it into a jar and add it to your next soup or sauce.

[@theincredibleimpression]

Sam's Baked Ziti is on the dinner menu for my house and family of 7 tonight!

[@inkboy12345]

I really need to stop watching your videos, else i'm gonna get too fat.

[@manspeej]

Thicc* also the heavier you are the less likely you are to get kidnapped

[@missadams1330]

Welcome to the ever growing..no,pun intended..club 🥺

[@letsbecreative3725]

inkboy12345 hi

[@inkboy12345]

@@manspeej that is true...

[@davidberman1310]

One of the most useful techniques I’ve learned from your videos besides the great recipes...wiping my mouth with the whole roll of paper towels 👍

[@JoshJones720]

"We're just gonna to scatter it -- because it's gonna melt" No it won't. Ricotta doesn't melt.

[@dead_aimr]

Looks fantastic, but how long/high in the oven?