Description
A delicious baked ziti recipe with marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a bowl, mix marinara sauce and ricotta until smooth.
- Stir in half of the mozzarella and Parmesan into the sauce mixture.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the pasta, followed by half of the sauce mixture. Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For added flavor, you can include sautéed vegetables or ground meat in the layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg