Description
Baked Ziti with Ricotta is a comforting Italian dish that combines pasta, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, and mozzarella for a deliciously cheesy experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 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 and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, basil, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Add half of the cooked ziti on top of the sauce.
- Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the ziti, followed by a layer of mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ziti, ricotta mixture, and top with the remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
- Feel free to add cooked ground meat or vegetables for added flavor.
- 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: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Ziti, Ricotta, Italian, Comfort Food, Pasta