Baked Ziti Recipe

A creamy Italian-American classic combining tender ziti pasta, rich marinara, melted mozzarella, and a ricotta-egg filling. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings.

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Course: pasta

Cuisine: Italian-American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 50

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 450kcal

Author: Eva Stoner

Ingredients

12 oz ziti pasta
15 oz marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1 large egg
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
8 oz shredded mozzarella
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Boil ziti pasta until al dente. Drain and toss with olive oil.
In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and garlic powder until smooth.
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread 1/2 cup marinara as base
Layer half the cooked pasta, half the ricotta mixture, then a 3rd of the marinara
Repeat layers, finishing with remaining marinara and mozzarella on top
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes
Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer until bubbly and golden

Notes

For best absorption, boil pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days
Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms to the ricotta layer for variation

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