Baked Ziti recipe served on a plate, by Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

Baked Ziti Recipe

Mozzarella, provolone & rosa sauce tossed & topped with ricotta & Italian-style bread crumbs

Time1h
Serves6
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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

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Ingredients

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Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Assembly

  1. 3

    Combine Pasta and Sauce

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta with the rosa sauce, mozzarella cheese, and provolone cheese. Mix well until the pasta is evenly coated.

  2. 4

    Layer the Mixture

    Spread half of the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Dot the top with half of the ricotta cheese, then layer the remaining pasta mixture on top.

  3. 5

    Add Toppings

    Spread the remaining ricotta cheese over the top of the pasta. In a small bowl, mix the Italian-style bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the ziti.

Baking

  1. 6

    Bake the Ziti

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

  2. 7

    Cool and Serve

    Once baked, remove the ziti from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious baked ziti!

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