Baked Ziti Recipe π
Description:
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this hearty Baked Ziti recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. Perfectly cheesy and irresistibly flavorful, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
- Cuisine: European
- Dietary: Healthy
- Suitable for: Kids
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Cheese
- Keywords: < 60 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 cups | Ziti pasta |
| 3 cups | Ricotta cheese |
| 1 3/4 cups | Mozzarella cheese |
| 2 tsp | Dried parsley flakes |
| 1 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 1 tsp | Dried basil |
| 1 tsp | Garlic powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground black pepper |
| 1/4 cup | Parmesan cheese |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 549
- Total Fat: 17.2g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 51.2mg
- Sodium: 850.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 72.1g
- Fiber: 3.1g
- Sugar: 10.2g
- Protein: 25.2g
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with 1-1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried parsley flakes, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Spoon the pasta mixture into a 13x9x2 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top the pasta mixture with the remaining 1-1/2 cups of spaghetti sauce.
- Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top of the sauce.
- Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the dish is hot and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy the cheesy goodness of your Baked Ziti!
Make-Ahead Directions:
- Prepare the recipe as directed, but do not bake it.
- Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, followed by foil, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Before baking, remove the plastic wrap and replace the foil.
- Bake as directed above and savor the convenience of a make-ahead meal!
Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings, this Baked Ziti recipe ticks all the boxes for flavor, convenience, and comfort. Try it out today and delight your taste buds with every forkful! π½οΈ
