Simple Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Simple Baked Ziti Recipe
Total time: 1 hr
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta; 24 ounces ricotta cheese; 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 egg, beaten; 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

This easy baked ziti, featuring ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, is a crowd-pleaser! Layers of cheese, pasta, and marinara create a truly delicious meal.

Total time1 hr
Prep time15 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield1 (9x13-inch) casserole, 8

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Servings

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
24 ounces ricotta cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish for easy cleanup.
Boil a large pot of salted water. Add ziti pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta.
In a bowl, mix cooked ziti with ricotta, mozzarella, egg, and 1 1/2 cups of your favorite spaghetti sauce.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover with the remaining spaghetti sauce, then sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving this delicious baked ziti.

Nutrition

Calories: 703 kcal
Fat Content: 28 g
Fiber Content: 5 g
Sugar Content: 14 g
Sodium Content: 1111 mg
Protein Content: 38 g
Cholesterol Content: 113 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 73 g
Saturated Fat Content: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g