Baked Ziti
A heartwarming baked ziti recipe that embodies comfort, featuring layers of pasta, marinara, and cheesy goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain.
- Mix the ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs in a bowl.
- Combine the cooked ziti with 2 cups of marinara sauce in a large bowl.
- Layer a thin layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish, then add half of the ziti mix, half the ricotta mix, and some mozzarella. Repeat the layers, ending with mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with vegetables or meats to make it your own.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: baked ziti, comfort food, pasta dish, Italian recipe
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