Baked Ziti
Creamy, cheesy baked ziti pasta casserole with marinara sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. Dana's favorite comfort food.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb box ziti rigatoni, or penne
- 3 cups marinara sauce or 24 oz jar pasta sauce
- 15 oz tub ricotta cheese
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large pot, boil 6-8 quarts of water and cook the pasta till partially done. For ziti or rigatoni cook for 10 minutes and drain.
- Grease a 13x9 pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the marinara sauce and the ricotta cheese.
- Add the drained pasta to the mixture and combine.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the greased 13x9 pan.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking. Add 10-15 minutes to baking time if baking from cold. Equipment: Large pot, 13x9 baking pan, Large mixing bowl, Aluminum foil, Measuring cups/spoons. Use Chosen Avocado Spray for greasing pan if desired.