Baked Ziti
5 from 1 vote
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Embark on a delightful culinary journey with this heart-warming Baked Ziti recipe, a dish that promises to bring comfort and a taste of Italian cuisine right into your kitchen. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, it’s a recipe that speaks to the soul.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories352kcal

Carbs37g

Fat14g

Saturates8g

Sugars4g

Protein20g

Fibre2g

Ingredients

  • 250 g Pasta Ziti
  • 400 g Tomato Sauce Canned
  • 250 g Ricotta Cheese
  • 150 g Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 50 g Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 tsp Oregano Dried
  • 1 tsp Basil Dried
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Salt And Black Pepper To Taste
  • Basil Leaves Fresh, garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta and tomato sauce. Mix well.
  • Add the cheese mixture to the pasta and sauce mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.

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