Baked Ziti
Baked Ziti is a classic Italian-American pasta dish made with ziti pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese, baked to perfection.
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions and drain.
Step 3
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti, half of the marinara sauce, and half of the ricotta mixture.
Step 5
Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Step 6
Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
Step 7
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 8
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
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Preparation time15 minutes
Cooking time30 minutes
Total time45 minutesDifficulty level
Easy
Dishes
6
Allergens
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
Cuisine
Italian Cuisine, American Cuisine
Diet type
Vegetarian
Nutrition facts
Rich in carbohydrates and protein.
Ingredients
- 500g ziti pasta
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh basil for garnish