Baked Ziti
A comforting classic with al dente ziti pasta baked in a rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella cheese.
15 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
4
Serves
520
Calories
Macros · per serving
23g protein
72g carbs
15g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 300 g ziti pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 250 g ricotta cheese
- 200 g mozzarella cheese
- 50 g parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- 3
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Mince the garlic and chop the onion, then sauté until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, tomato sauce, and ricotta cheese. Mix well.
- 6
Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the pasta.
- 7
Layer the remaining pasta mixture over the cheese, then top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
- 9
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
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