Baked Ziti
A classic Italian-American comfort food, Baked Ziti is perfect for gatherings and warm family dinners, featuring ziti pasta baked with a rich marinara sauce, creamy cheeses, and aromatic garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Ziti
- Marinara Sauce
- Ricotta Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Garlic
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the ziti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, saving a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine in a skillet with marinara sauce, stirring and simmering for about 5 minutes.
- Mix ricotta cheese with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- Layer drained ziti into the marinara sauce, gently folding in the ricotta mixture.
- Assemble half of the ziti mixture in a greased baking dish, topping with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan, before adding remaining ziti and finishing with more cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly, adding a quick broiler finish if desired.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add sautéed vegetables for more depth or consider using different cheese for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baked Ziti, Comfort Food, Italian Pasta, Cheesy Dish, Family Dinner
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