Baked Ziti with Ricotta Casserole Recipe
A comforting baked ziti casserole with creamy ricotta and melted cheese.
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Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Large pot
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 jar marinara sauce 24 oz
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add marinara sauce, dried basil, and dried oregano to the pot. Stir to combine and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked ziti pasta, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Pour half of the marinara sauce mixture into a baking dish. Add the pasta mixture on top, then pour the remaining sauce over the pasta.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes:
Feel free to add cooked ground beef or sausage for a heartier dish.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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