Description
Baked ziti with ricotta is a comforting Italian-American classic that warms the soul and delights the palate. This hearty dish features layers of perfectly cooked ziti pasta, creamy ricotta cheese, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella, all baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors that leaves everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C).
- Cook the ziti pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and chopped basil until combined.
- In a baking dish, layer marinara sauce, half the cooked ziti, and half the cheese mixture; repeat the layers.
- Top with remaining marinara and mozzarella; cover loosely with foil.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg