Description
A delicious baked ziti made with layers of ziti pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara sauce.
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
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional for sautéing vegetables)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- (Optional) In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until soft.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, garlic powder, and basil.
- Layer marinara sauce in a baking dish, followed by half of the cooked ziti, half of the cheese mixture, and more marinara. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in sautéed vegetables like onions and bell peppers.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg