Description
Delicious baked ziti with ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add marinara sauce, season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, and a bit of parmesan in a bowl.
- In a baking dish, layer pasta, sauce, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator until baking.
- Feel free to add vegetables or meat to the layers for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg