Baked Ziti
Baked Ziti is a classic Italian-American dish made with ziti pasta, marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses, baked to perfection for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ziti pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked ziti with marinara sauce and ricotta cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- Feel free to add sautéed vegetables or cooked ground meat for extra flavor.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg