Easy Baked Ziti With Ricotta And Mozzarella 9

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
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 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

   Boil the ziti in salted water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions, then drain.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   In the large pot used for the pasta, toss the cooked ziti with the marinara sauce until evenly coated.

5. 5

   Spread half of the sauced ziti into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

6. 6

   Dollop the ricotta mixture over the pasta and spread gently, then top with 1 cup of mozzarella.

7. 7

   Layer the remaining ziti on top, followed by the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving.