Baked Ziti
A comforting and delicious dish featuring layers of creamy ricotta, tangy marinara, and gooey mozzarella, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Ziti Pasta
- Marinara Sauce
- Ricotta Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Egg
- Fresh Basil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the marinara sauce, heating it in a saucepan.
- Mix ricotta cheese, egg, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine the drained ziti with half of the marinara sauce.
- Layer a thin layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish, followed by half of the ziti, ricotta mixture, and half of the mozzarella.
- Repeat with the remaining ziti, marinara sauce, ricotta mixture, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Taste your sauce before layering and adjust seasoning as needed. Add extra cheese on top for a cheesy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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