Baked Ziti
Baked ziti is a popular Italian-American dish that originated in southern Italy. It is often served at family gatherings and is known for its comforting and cheesy flavors.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Baked Ziti
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Stir in marinara sauce and season with salt and black pepper.
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In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the parmesan cheese.
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In a baking dish, spread a layer of the marinara sauce. Add a layer of cooked ziti pasta.
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Spread the ricotta cheese mixture over the pasta. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of marinara sauce on top.
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Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Let the baked ziti rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 20g40%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
