Baked Ziti For Two

Depending on your preferred serving size, this can make 2-4 servings. It’s not always easy to get a recipe to make an amount exactly for two people because we need to work in the confines of using baking dishes that most people own. For example, if I require the use of ramekins in a recipe, it would be out of reach for many people since the average kitchen does not have ramekins. Also, serving sizes can vary for two people. If two male college roommates are making this, they are more than likely to want larger portions than say a retired couple. I had a lot of college students respond in my survey as well that they wanted these smaller recipes too. So I have to make sure I am accounting for the general public at large.
I would say, in general, this would give you two larger (generous) servings or 4 smaller servings. This particular recipe stores well in the refrigerator and can easily be frozen. It makes for a fabulous lunch the next day if you do have any leftovers.

Sure thing, if you want to use a different pasta than ziti, just make sure it is the same quantity of pasta. Rotini works well here.

After doing a bit of research, I found the majority of people own a 9×13-inch casserole dish and an 8×8-inch baking dish. So I want to use the most common dishes that people are likely to own. You could certainly use a 9×9-inch dish, but you may need to slightly adjust the cooking time.

Of course not. I was just trying to bump up a bit of the flavor. You can certainly just use ground beef instead of the sausage.

This recipe was specifically designed to be a smaller portioned recipe. But I just know there will be someone that will ask. If you like this particular recipe then just double it. However, you will need to adjust cooking times. I have a traditional Baked Ziti recipe that may be more helpful for you to check out and you can get an idea of cooking times as well.

Leftovers should be stored in a container and should be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you don’t want to use your small amount of leftovers within those 4 days, you can freeze them for up to 3 months in a freezer safe container.

Only if you have a smaller 2 or 3 quart crock pot. In general, most people own a 4 quart or larger. This will dry out and burn in an average size crock pot.
If you do have a smaller crock, you would make it the same as below then add to the crock pot. Take a little of the leftover sauce and spread a bit of that on top. Cook on low for 2-3 hours then at the end, add the mozzarella cheese topping and cover the crock pot until melted. I would also be inclined to use small curd cottage cheese instead of ricotta as ricotta can dry out in the crock pot and the cottage cheese will keep it nice and saucy.

Reheat your leftover ziti covered with foil in the oven so it doesn’t dry out or in the microwave. Sometimes I like to sprinkle a tad bit of water on the pasta before reheating in the microwave so it doesn’t get dry.