Easy Baked Ziti With Ricotta And Mozzarella 10

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ziti pasta
• 32 ounces Marinara sauce
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 pinch Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Boil the ziti in salted water until slightly underdone (al dente), about 2 minutes less than the package directions.

3. 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. 4

   Drain the pasta and return it to the pot; toss with 2 cups of the marinara sauce to coat evenly.

5. 5

   Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

6. 6

   Layer half of the pasta, followed by dollops of the ricotta mixture, then the remaining pasta and the rest of the sauce.

7. 7

   Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.