Easy Baked Ziti Recipe

Ingredients

• 450gZiti or Penne pasta
• 800g jarMarinara sauce
• 400gGround beef (optional)
• 400gRicotta cheese
• 250gMozzarella cheese, shredded
• 50gParmesan cheese, grated
• 1 largeEgg
• 1/4 cupFresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tspGarlic powder
• to tasteSalt and pepper

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories

680 kcal

Protein

35 g

Carbs

60 g

Fat

30 g

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Cook ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.

2. 2

   If using ground beef: Brown it in a skillet, drain fat, then stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes. If not using meat, simply heat marinara sauce.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Add the cooked ziti to the ricotta mixture and toss to combine.

5. 5

   Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

6. 6

   Layer half of the ziti mixture over the sauce, then top with half of the remaining marinara sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the remaining mozzarella.

7. 7

   Repeat with the remaining ziti, marinara, and mozzarella.

8. 8

   Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.