Description
A creamy and cheesy baked ziti dish that is comforting and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and marinara sauce to the ricotta mixture and stir to combine.
- Spread half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
- Add the remaining pasta mixture and top with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking.
- Adjust cheese types to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy baked ziti