Description
Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that combines layers of pasta, marinara sauce, and melted cheese for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Combine the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, mixing well.
- Mix the marinara sauce with half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl.
- Layer the bottom of a baking dish with a spoonful of the marinara mixture followed by a layer of ziti and ricotta mixture, repeating layers and finishing with marinara sauce.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute whole wheat pasta or low-fat cheeses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg