Baked Ziti
A comforting and hearty baked ziti dish, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This recipe combines ziti pasta with marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese for a deliciously cheesy meal.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (12 oz) ziti pasta
- (2 cups) marinara sauce
- (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- (2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (1) large egg
- (1 tsp) dried oregano
- (1 tsp) garlic powder
- (1/2 tsp) salt
- (1/4 tsp) black pepper
- (1/4 cups) fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190 °C).
- 2
Cook 12 oz ziti pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine 15 oz ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Add the cooked ziti pasta to the ricotta mixture and stir to coat the pasta evenly.
- 5
Pour in 2 cups marinara sauce and mix until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- 6
In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spread half of the pasta mixture. Sprinkle half of the 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- 7
Layer the remaining pasta mixture on top and finish with the remaining mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- 8
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- 9
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 10
If desired, sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil before serving.
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