Description
A comforting and delicious layered pasta dish featuring ziti, ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 16 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil and oregano for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti according to package instructions until just al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Mix in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta with eggs, salt, pepper, and herbs until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti with the marinara sauce.
- In a baking dish, start with a ladle of sauce at the bottom. Layer half of the ziti mixture, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the mozzarella. Repeat the layers and finish with mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider adding sautéed mushrooms or vegetables for extra flavor. Letting the dish rest before serving helps the layers set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Baked Ziti, Pasta, Comfort Food, Italian, Family Recipe, Cheesy Pasta