Easy Baked Ziti With Ricotta And Mozzarella 9
A comforting, cheesy Italian-American classic featuring tender pasta, marinara sauce, and a creamy ricotta center.
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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
- 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
Boil the ziti in salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions, then drain.
- 3
In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, egg, half of the Parmesan, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4
In the large pot used for the pasta, toss the cooked ziti with the marinara sauce until evenly coated.
- 5
Spread half of the sauced ziti into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- 6
Dollop the ricotta mixture over the pasta and spread gently, then top with 1 cup of mozzarella.
- 7
Layer the remaining ziti on top, followed by the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- 8
Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per Serving
485
Calories
24g
Protein
58g
Carbs
18g
Fat
4g
Fiber
7g
Sugar
890mg
Sodium
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