Description
Baked Ziti is a classic Italian-American dish made with pasta, marinara sauce, and cheese, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer half of the pasta mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Add the remaining pasta mixture on top and finish with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a meatier version, add cooked ground beef or sausage to the pasta mixture.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Baked Ziti, Italian-American, Pasta, Cheese, Marinara