Baked Ziti with Ricotta

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ziti pasta
• 24 oz Marinara sauce
• 15 oz Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ziti until slightly underdone (about 2 minutes less than package directions). Drain.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   In the large pot used for the pasta, toss the cooked ziti with the marinara sauce.

5. 5

   Spread half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish.

6. 6

   Dollop the ricotta mixture over the pasta, then sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella.

7. 7

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

8. 8

   Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.