Easy Meatless Baked Ziti Recipe
Looking for an easy weeknight dinner that will surely become a family favorite? This Easy Baked Ziti recipe is it! This recipe is a fantastic pasta bake that's super flavorful and a great dish to serve your hungry family.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 473kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces uncooked ziti pasta 1 pound
- 24 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg lightly whisked with a fork
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for sprinkling on top
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 32 ounces spaghetti sauce your favorite jarred sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, cooking 2-3 minutes less than the package indicates.16 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, egg, parmesan cheese, ½ the mozzarella cheese and the spaghetti sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Depending on the variety of spaghetti sauce I use, I tend to omit any additional salt and pepper or add ¼ - ½ teaspoon of each if the sauce is plain24 ounces ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, 32 ounces spaghetti sauce, salt and pepper
- Once the pasta has finished cooking, strain and add to the bowl with the other ingredients. Stir well. Spoon into a 9x13” baking dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and extra grated parmesan cheese, if desired16 ounces mozzarella cheese
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking 10-15 mins longer until the cheese is starting to brown and the ziti is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and let stand 10-15 minutes before serving
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Notes
- Store leftover ziti tightly covered in the fridge for up to a week.
- To reheat, place in a preheated 350ºF oven for 10-12 minutes
- To freeze, cut into portions, wrap each one in plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe ziplock bag for up to 3 months. To defrost, leave in the fridge overnight then warm in a 350ºF oven for 10 minutes. Or, defrost in the microwave at 50% power
Nutrition
Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 869mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1072IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 439mg | Iron: 2mg
