Baked Ziti My Way

Baked ziti is a popular Italian-American dish that originated in southern Italy. It is often served at family gatherings and special occasions.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Baked Ziti My Way

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, Italian Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Ziti pasta
• 2 cup Marinara sauce
• 1.5 cup Ricotta cheese
• 1.5 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh basil
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
5. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
8. Enjoy your delicious baked ziti!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 10g

Protein 18g36%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.