Easy Baked Ziti With Ricotta And Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ziti pasta
• 24 ounces Marinara sauce
• 15 ounces Whole milk ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Large egg
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 pinch Salt and black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti until slightly underdone (about 2 minutes less than the package directions for al dente).

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and then stir in the ricotta cheese, half of the Parmesan, the dried oregano, garlic powder, and parsley.

4. 4

   Drain the pasta and return it to the pot; toss with about 1 cup of the marinara sauce to prevent sticking.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Layer half of the pasta into the dish, followed by dollops of the ricotta mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese.

7. 7

   Add the remaining pasta, the rest of the marinara sauce, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned on top.