Description
A classic Italian-American pasta dish with layers of ziti, ricotta, and marinara sauce, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread 1 cup marinara sauce in a baking dish.
- Layer half the cooked ziti over the sauce.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the ziti.
- Add the remaining ziti, then top with the rest of the marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use whole-milk ricotta for a creamier texture.
- Add cooked ground beef or sausage for a meaty version.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg