Easy Baked Ziti Pasta (Printer View)

Baked ziti combines pasta, marinara, ricotta, and mozzarella for a cozy, vegetarian dish ideal for weeknights.

# What you'll need:

→ Base

01 - 3 cups cooked ziti pasta
02 - 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
03 - ¾ cup ricotta cheese

→ Topping

04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow to fully preheat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine cooked ziti pasta with marinara sauce and ricotta cheese until evenly coated.
03 - Evenly spread the pasta mixture into a lightly greased baking dish.
04 - Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top and season with Italian seasoning.
05 - Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbling, and lightly golden brown.
06 - Allow to cool for several minutes before serving to set the layers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy for busy nights
  • Crowd-pleasing vegetarian main
02 -
  • Contains dairy and wheat
  • Penne or rotini can be substituted for ziti
03 -
  • Add sauteed spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor
  • Assemble ahead and refrigerate to bake later
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