Easy Baked Ziti With Ricotta And Mozzarella 7
A comforting, cheesy Italian-American classic featuring tender pasta layered with creamy ricotta and melted mozzarella.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ziti pasta
- 24 ounces Marinara sauce
- 15 ounces Whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 unit Large egg
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 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
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions for al dente.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and then stir in the ricotta, half of the Parmesan, dried oregano, garlic powder, and chopped parsley.
- 4
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot; toss with 1 cup of the marinara sauce to prevent sticking.
- 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, half of the mozzarella, and more sauce.
- 7
Add the remaining pasta and sauce, then top with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned on top.
Nutrition per Serving
485
Calories
24g
Protein
58g
Carbs
18g
Fat
4g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
890mg
Sodium
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