Cheesy Baked Ziti: Discover the Ultimate Comfort Dish!
Cheesy Baked Ziti is a delicious and comforting pasta dish that combines ziti pasta with a rich tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and plenty of melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 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 instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked ziti and marinara sauce to the ricotta mixture and stir until well combined.
- Transfer half of the ziti mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Add the remaining ziti mixture on top and finish with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cooked ground beef or sausage to the ziti mixture.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese based on your preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg