PrintBaked Ziti with Ricotta: A Delicious Family Favorite!
Baked Ziti with Ricotta is a comforting and delicious pasta dish that combines ziti pasta, rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and melted mozzarella, making it a perfect family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 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.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, basil, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti, half of the marinara sauce, and half of the ricotta mixture.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ziti, marinara sauce, and ricotta mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 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 added flavor, you can include cooked ground beef or sausage in the layers.
- Feel free to substitute the marinara sauce with your favorite pasta sauce.
- 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: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg