Easy Baked Ziti With Ricotta And Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 16 oz Ziti pasta
• 32 oz Marinara sauce
• 15 oz Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

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 for 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, oregano, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Drain the pasta and return it to the pot; stir in the marinara sauce and the ricotta mixture until well combined.

5. 5

   Pour half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

6. 6

   Add the remaining pasta mixture on top, then finish with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

7. 7

   Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden brown on top.

8. 8

   Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.