Italian · Casserole

Baked Ziti

Baked pasta layered with marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella for an inexpensive batch meal.

Baked Ziti recipe

20 minutes prep · 35 minutes cooking · 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ziti pasta
  • 24 oz Marinara sauce
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 12 oz Mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.75 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.375 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1.125 tsp Dried basil
  • 0.75 tsp Kosher salt

Directions

  1. Boil ziti until just under al dente.
  2. Mix ricotta with seasoning and a small handful of mozzarella.
  3. Layer pasta, marinara, ricotta mixture, and remaining cheese in a baking dish.
  4. Bake at 375°F until bubbling and browned.
  5. Rest 10 minutes before portioning.

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