Easy Baked Ziti With Ricotta And Mozzarella 11
A comforting, cheesy Italian-American pasta bake featuring layers of ziti, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ziti pasta
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 2 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 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti until slightly firm (2 minutes less than the package directions for al dente).
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, half of the Parmesan, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot; stir in the marinara sauce until the noodles are well coated.
- 5
Spread half of the sauced ziti into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 6
Dollop the ricotta mixture over the pasta, then sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- 7
Top with the remaining ziti, the rest of the mozzarella, and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned on top; garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition per Serving
485
Calories
24g
Protein
58g
Carbs
18g
Fat
4g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
890mg
Sodium
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