Baked Ziti Bliss: Comforting, Cheesy Delights You’ll Love
A classic Baked Ziti recipe that combines delicious layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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 ricotta, eggs, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, followed by half of the marinara sauce, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked ground meat to the layers.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Ziti, pasta, comfort food
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