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Baked Four-Cheese Ziti

A comforting oven-baked pasta layered with marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and provolone.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Servings

8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ziti pasta
  • 24 oz Marinara sauce
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup Grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded provolone cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Boil the ziti in salted water until slightly undercooked (al dente), then drain.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, egg, oregano, and half of the parmesan cheese.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, toss the cooked ziti with the marinara sauce and the ricotta mixture until well combined.

  5. 5

    Pour half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and provolone.

  6. 6

    Add the remaining pasta mixture, then top with the remaining mozzarella, provolone, and parmesan.

  7. 7

    Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

  8. 8

    Let rest for 5 minutes and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

480

kcal

Protein

24

g

Carbs

58

g

Fat

18

g

Fiber

4

g

Sugar

7

g

Sodium

890

mg

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