Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ziti pasta
• 32 ounces Marinara sauce
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Grated parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano(optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti until slightly firm (2 minutes less than the package directions for al dente). Drain.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   In the large pot used for the pasta, 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 prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

6. 6

   Top with the remaining pasta mixture and the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

7. 7

   Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.