Delicious Cheesy Baked Ziti for Family Dinner
A comforting and delicious baked ziti dish featuring creamy ricotta and gooey mozzarella, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti noodles
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ziti noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine half of the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and the pasta sauce. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the ziti noodles to the sauce mixture and mix well until coated.
- Spray a large baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour the pasta mixture into the dish and spread evenly.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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