Description
A comforting baked ziti casserole that brings everyone together with layers of pasta, marinara, and cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well blended.
- Layer half of the cooked pasta in a large baking dish, followed by half of the marinara sauce, and half of the ricotta mixture. Top with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding your favorite vegetables or meats to the layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
