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Baked Ziti Recipe
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Baked Ziti

This easy baked ziti is comfort food at its finest. Cheesy, saucy, and packed with flavor using just a handful of classic ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 375
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box ziti pasta (16 oz)
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce (24 oz)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • 9x13" baking dish

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta: Boil ziti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat oven: Set to 375°F
  3. Mix: In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti, spaghetti sauce, and ricotta cheese. Stir until well coated.
  4. Layer: In a 9x13" baking dish, spread half of the ziti mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top. Add the remaining ziti mixture, then top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Cool & serve: Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutritionals (Per Serving – estimate):
 • Calories: 375
 • Protein: 18g
 • Carbs: 42g
 • Fat: 15g
 • Saturated Fat: 7g
 • Fiber: 3g
 • Sugar: 6g
 • Sodium: 620mg