Baked Ziti with Three Cheeses

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 Egg
• 1 tsp Dried oregano(optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(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 firm (al dente), about 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   In the large pot used for pasta, combine the cooked ziti, marinara sauce, and the ricotta mixture. Stir gently to combine.

5. 5

   Pour half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella.

6. 6

   Top with the remaining pasta mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

7. 7

   Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.

8. 8

   Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.