Baked Ziti for Two
A small-batch ziti baked with marinara and melted mozzarella.
Total
35 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 6 oz ziti pasta
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried basil(optional)
- to taste salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook ziti until just al dente, about 8 minutes, then drain.
- 3
In a bowl, mix cooked ziti with marinara, ricotta, garlic powder, and basil.
- 4
Transfer to a small baking dish, top with mozzarella and parmesan.
- 5
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
620
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 72 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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