Baked Ziti Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Pasta
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the Cheese Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until smooth.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the cooked ziti pasta with marinara sauce and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Add the cheese mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- 4
Assemble the Dish
In a greased baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, followed by half of the remaining mozzarella cheese, and then the other half of the pasta mixture. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 5
Bake
Drizzle olive oil over the top and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. 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.
- 6
Serve
Let the baked ziti cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious baked ziti!
