Easy Baked Ziti With Ricotta And Mozzarella
A comforting, cheesy Italian-American pasta bake featuring layers of ziti, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella in a savory marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ziti pasta
- 32 ounces Marinara sauce
- 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
- 2 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
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 (al dente), then drain.
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, half of the Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 5
In a large bowl, toss the cooked ziti with the remaining marinara sauce and the ricotta mixture until well combined.
- 6
Pour half of the pasta mixture into the dish, sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella, then add the remaining pasta.
- 7
Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition per Serving
485
Calories
24g
Protein
58g
Carbs
18g
Fat
4g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
820mg
Sodium
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