Description
A classic, comforting pasta dish made with tender ziti, rich marinara, creamy ricotta, and plenty of melty cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz ziti pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1½ cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the ziti in salted water until just al dente, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the marinara sauce and ricotta, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan over the top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving so everything can set up slightly.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Ziti, Pasta, Italian