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cj7305
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Freezing baked ziti
I've never done this but would like to try. How do I do it? I have a bunch of questions lol:
Can I put it in a disposable aluminum pan?
Do I just assemble it and leave it unbaked?
When I'm ready to eat, do I just throw it in the oven or defrost first?
TIA!!!
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Posted 10/27/10 4:17 PM  |
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Re: Freezing baked ziti
you mean before it's baked? i've only frozen it baked... usually it's leftovers and we freeze it in various tupperware. then defrost it the day of and/or just reheat in the microwave.
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| Posted 10/27/10 5:13 PM |
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MrsT809
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Re: Freezing baked ziti
I would bake it first. Plastic freezer backs would probably be best for preventing freezer burn. I always defrost it in the fridge and then heat it in the microwave.
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| Posted 10/27/10 5:28 PM |
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lovemyfamily88
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Re: Freezing baked ziti
I always do this. Comes out great.
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| Posted 10/27/10 6:07 PM |
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labonnevie
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Re: Freezing baked ziti
Posted by MrsT809
I would bake it first. Plastic freezer backs would probably be best for preventing freezer burn. I always defrost it in the fridge and then heat it in the microwave.
i agree!
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| Posted 10/27/10 11:22 PM |
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Re: Freezing baked ziti
i would definitely NOT bake it first... assemble, freeze then pop in the oven. you can thaw first, or just put it in the oven which will take longer.
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| Posted 10/28/10 10:46 AM |
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PumpkinGirl
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Re: Freezing baked ziti
Every time I make a batch of ziti, but split it in 2 glass pyrex baking dishes.. I bake both and freeze 1 (w/ wax paper, plastic wrap +the lid to the dish). The day I want to use it, I take it out in the morning and just leave it out so it's mostly thawed by the time I get home
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| Posted 10/28/10 10:47 AM |
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cj7305
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Re: Freezing baked ziti
Thank you for the responses. I'm confused as to what to do lol. I keep reading NOT to cook it first, but if so many of you do it and it's fine I don't see what the difference is. I have it in one of those aluminum trays. Can I just cover with plastic wrap and aluminum foil? Maybe I'll transfer it to something else.
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| Posted 10/28/10 6:18 PM |
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Re: Freezing baked ziti
Posted by PumpkinGirl
Every time I make a batch of ziti, but split it in 2 glass pyrex baking dishes.. I bake both and freeze 1 (w/ wax paper, plastic wrap +the lid to the dish). The day I want to use it, I take it out in the morning and just leave it out so it's mostly thawed by the time I get home
u put the glass dish in the freezer and it's okay?
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| Posted 10/28/10 6:53 PM |
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JDubs
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Re: Freezing baked ziti
every time i have done this the ziti seems to be dry the next day when i re heat it to serve... i have to put extra sauce on top it seems. any ideas how to prevent this?
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| Posted 10/29/10 10:17 AM |
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PumpkinGirl
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Re: Freezing baked ziti
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Posted by PumpkinGirl
Every time I make a batch of ziti, but split it in 2 glass pyrex baking dishes.. I bake both and freeze 1 (w/ wax paper, plastic wrap +the lid to the dish). The day I want to use it, I take it out in the morning and just leave it out so it's mostly thawed by the time I get home
u put the glass dish in the freezer and it's okay?
You can put pyrex in the freezer, just make sure the dish is not HOT when you put in freezer & make sure it's not frozen when you put in oven. (Just can't go from one extreme temp to the other).
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