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Ingredients
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Baked Ziti Ingredients
Method
Baked Ziti Directions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- 3
Prepare the Ricotta Mixture
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large baking dish, mix the cooked ziti pasta with 2 cups of marinara sauce until evenly coated.
- 5
Assemble the Baked Ziti
Layer half of the pasta mixture in the baking dish. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the pasta, then sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Repeat the layers with the remaining pasta, ricotta mixture, and finish with the remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Top with grated parmesan cheese.
- 6
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 7
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your baked ziti!