Baked Ziti Recipe
A classic Italian-American pasta dish with layers of ziti, cheese, and tomato sauce, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked ziti with the cheese mixture and marinara sauce.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil and spread half of the ziti mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for creamier texture.
- Add cooked ground beef or sausage for extra protein.
- Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg