Baked Ziti
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.
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.
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 644mgPotassium: 369mgFibre: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 715IUVitamin C: 5mgVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 335mgIron: 2mg
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