Baked Ziti (clean out the fridge recipe)

To prepare the baked ziti, peel and chop the onion 1, do the same with the garlic cloves 2, and cut the salami into cubes 3. 

 Cut the sausage 4, remove the casing, and form small meatballs with the meat 5. Then, roll the meatballs in flour 6.

Heat a generous amount of oil in a skillet 7 and brown the meatballs 8, then add the onion 9.

Also add the salami 10 and minced garlic 11. Then pour in the tomato puree 12, diluting it with a little water, just enough to rinse out the jar. Season with a bit of pepper and salt, as the salami will add savoriness to the sauce.

Cover with the lid and cook the sauce for about 30 minutes 13. Once cooked, set aside 14. Boil the broken ziti in salted boiling water, they should be very al dente 15.

Mix the ricotta with basil, salt, pepper, and oil 16. Cube the provola and mozzarella 17. Drain the ziti into a bowl, saving the pasta water, and pour in the sauce 18.

Combine a portion of the cubed cheeses 19, extend with pasta cooking water if it appears dry 20, and mix to flavor. Butter a baking dish, then pour in a first layer of pasta 21.

Season with Parmesan and a few dollops of ricotta 22. Continue with more pasta, then more ricotta, grated cheese, mozzarella, and basil leaves 23. Bake in a preheated static oven at 355°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let rest for 15-20 minutes before serving the baked ziti 24.