Easy Baked Ziti

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This easy baked ziti with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan is so good! Three cheeses layered with pasta and marinara sauce — delicious!

Submitted by BUCHKO
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (9x13-inch) casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta

  • 24 ounces ricotta cheese

  • 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 (32-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.

  3. Combine cooked ziti, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, and 1 ½ cups spaghetti sauce in a medium bowl.

    Overhead shot of ingredients in a mixing bowl for baked ziti including pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce

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  4. Transfer into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

    Overhead shot of baked ziti in a baking dish, ready to go into the oven

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

703 Calories
28g Fat
73g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 703
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 15g 76%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 1111mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 73g 26%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 38g 76%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 669mg 51%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 733mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.