Description
A classic Italian-American dish featuring pasta baked with marinara sauce and cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Mix the cooked pasta with marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and spices in a large bowl.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish, followed by half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Add the remaining pasta mixture and top with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add cooked vegetables or ground meat for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg