Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups uncooked ziti pasta; 3 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

6 cups uncooked ziti pasta
3 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated

1
Cook ziti for 10 minutes in a large pot of boiling, salted water; drain.
2
In a large bowl, mix cooked ziti, 1 1/2 c of spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, egg, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper.
3
In a 3 quart casserole dish, pour 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce to coat the bottom of the dish.
4
Spread ziti mixture evenly over the sauce.
5
Top with remaining spaghetti sauce.
6
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. (you can cover and freeze for later at this point).
7
Bake covered at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes fresh, or around 1 hour if frozen, until hot and bubbly, and hot in the center.
8
Note: you may add 1 lb of cooked and drained ground beef in with the ziti mixture if you would like. You will need to add a little more sauce to the mixture if you add ground beef.

1764

kcal

Calories

Fat

275

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups uncooked ziti pasta, 3 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided, 2 cups ricotta cheese, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Ziti

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