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Baked Ziti Delight: The Ultimate 5-Star Comfort Meal

  • 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

Description

Baked ziti delight features pasta with tomato sauce and cheese. You get a meal that satisfies your hunger.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Boil the ziti in water.
  3. Drain the pasta.
  4. Whisk the egg in a bowl.
  5. Mix the egg with ricotta cheese and half the mozzarella.
  6. Add the parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper to the cheese.
  7. Mix the pasta with the marinara sauce.
  8. Place half the pasta in a baking dish.
  9. Spread the cheese mixture over the pasta.
  10. Add the rest of the pasta.
  11. Top with mozzarella.
  12. Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese melts.

Notes

  • Use milk ricotta for flavor.
  • Shred the cheese yourself for the melt.
  • Let the dish rest before you serve it.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450

Keywords: baked ziti delight, pasta bake, dinner, cheese pasta