Baked Ziti
A classic Italian-American comfort food, baked ziti is a hearty pasta dish featuring ziti noodles, rich tomato sauce, and plenty of melted cheese.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound ziti pasta
- 24 ounce canned crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.0.5 pound ziti pasta
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti, crushed tomatoes, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.0.5 pound ziti pasta
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.0.5 pound ziti pasta
- Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a pinch of dried oregano or basil to the sauce. You can also add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage to the mixture before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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