Easy Baked Ziti With Ricotta And Mozzarella 3

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ziti pasta
• 24 ounces Marinara sauce
• 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
• 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 pinch Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti until slightly firm (al dente), then drain.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, half of the Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

5. 5

   Toss the cooked ziti with the remaining marinara sauce in the large pot or a mixing bowl.

6. 6

   Layer half of the sauced ziti into the dish, followed by dollops of the ricotta mixture and half of the mozzarella.

7. 7

   Add the remaining ziti, top with the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.