Easy Vegetarian Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Easy Vegetarian Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Ricotta Cheese; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 pound Ziti Or Other Short Cut Pasta, Cooked 2 Minutes Shy Of Package Instructions For Al Dente, Drained; 4 cups Marinara, Your Favorite Store Bought, Your Own Recipe, Or Below; 12 ounces, weight Shredded Mozzarella Or Provolone Cheese; FOR THE HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE (optional):; 1/2 whole Medium Onion, Finely Chopped; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 3 cloves Minced Garlic; 56 ounces, fluid Crushed Or Whole Canned Tomatoes, In Their Juices (2 Large Cans); Salt To Taste; 1/4 teaspoons Sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 pound Ziti Or Other Short Cut Pasta, Cooked 2 Minutes Shy Of Package Instructions For Al Dente, Drained
4 cups Marinara, Your Favorite Store Bought, Your Own Recipe, Or Below
12 ounces, weight Shredded Mozzarella Or Provolone Cheese
FOR THE HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE (optional):
1/2 whole Medium Onion, Finely Chopped
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 cloves Minced Garlic
56 ounces, fluid Crushed Or Whole Canned Tomatoes, In Their Juices (2 Large Cans)
Salt To Taste
1/4 teaspoons Sugar

1
Preheat oven to 375 F.
2
Into a large bowl, combine the ricotta, half the Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
3
Add the pasta and 1 1/2 cups of the marinara to the ricotta mixture, and stir to combine.
4
The mixture should be creamy and still have lots of whole chunks of ricotta.
5
Pour half of the pasta mixture into the bottom of a large baking dish (9x13 and at least 3 inches deep, or you can use two smaller dishes).
6
Top with half of the remaining marinara and half of the mozzarella.
7
Add the second half of the pasta mixture to the baking dish.
8
Top with the remaining marinara, then the remaining mozzarella, then the remaining Parmesan cheese.
9
Bake at 375 F for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly and slightly brown on top.
10
Tips: Feel free to add cooked ground beef (as much as you like) into the marinara sauce if youd like!
11
This can be kept in the fridge covered for 3 days before baking, or frozen and then baked from frozen (covered in foil) for 1 hour until bubbly.
12
For the quick homemade marinara:
13
In a large skillet, add the chopped onion with crushed red pepper and olive oil over medium heat.
14
Stir for 3 minutes until onion starts to soften, then add garlic and stir one minute more.
15
Add crushed or whole tomatoes with their juices, a sprinkle of salt, and a pinch of sugar.
16
Stir until bubbly, taste, and use however youd like!

1069

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Ricotta Cheese, 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese, Salt And Pepper, to taste, 1 pound Ziti Or Other Short Cut Pasta, Cooked 2 Minutes Shy Of Package Instructions For Al Dente, Drained, and more.

Yes, Easy Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Vegetarian Baked Ziti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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