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Cheesy Baked Ziti

Cheesy Baked Ziti

The ultimate pasta bake. Ziti pasta tossed in marinara and ricotta, topped with bubbling mozzarella.

Details

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ziti Pasta
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Egg
  • Fresh Basil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Cook pasta in salted water until slightly underdone (al dente). Drain.

  3. 3

    Mix ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, parmesan, and chopped basil in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Toss pasta with marinara sauce.

  5. 5

    Layer half the pasta in a baking dish. Dollop with ricotta mixture.

  6. 6

    Add remaining pasta. Top with remaining mozzarella.

  7. 7

    Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

  8. 8

    Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes until bubbly and browned.