Easy Baked Ziti With Ricotta And Mozzarella 10
A comforting, cheesy Italian-American pasta bake featuring a creamy ricotta center and a golden mozzarella crust.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ziti pasta
- 32 ounces Marinara sauce
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 pinch Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
Boil the ziti in salted water until slightly underdone (al dente), about 2 minutes less than the package directions.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and then stir in the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella, half the Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, and parsley.
- 4
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot; toss with 2 cups of the marinara sauce to coat evenly.
- 5
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 6
Layer half of the pasta, followed by dollops of the ricotta mixture, then the remaining pasta and the rest of the sauce.
- 7
Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per Serving
420
Calories
22g
Protein
48g
Carbs
16g
Fat
3g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
840mg
Sodium
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