Baked Ziti
Embark on a delightful culinary journey with this heart-warming Baked Ziti recipe, a dish that promises to bring comfort and a taste of Italian cuisine right into your kitchen. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, it’s a recipe that speaks to the soul.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 250 g Ziti Pasta
- 400 g Tomato Sauce (canned)
- 250 g Ricotta Cheese
- 150 g Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 50 g Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt (adjust to taste)
- Black Pepper (adjust to taste )
- Basil Leaves (fresh, garnish, optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until it's al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta and tomato sauce. Mix well.
- 5
Add the cheese mixture to the pasta and sauce mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- 7
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- 8
Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- 9
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- 11
Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.