Description
A hearty and satisfying baked ziti that’s perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Add the marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Transfer half of the pasta mixture to a baking dish and top with half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Layer the remaining pasta mixture and top 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 cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can add cooked sausage or ground beef for a meat version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: baked ziti, pasta, Italian, vegetarian