Baked Ziti

Named for tubular pasta long associated with Southern Italian celebrations, baked ziti became a hearty Italian-American casserole staple. Ricotta, mozzarella, and meaty marinara bake with the pasta until bubbly and golden.

Serves 8 · 25 min prep · 35 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti or penne pastaPantry
• 1 lb Italian sausage or ground beefMeat
• 4 cups marinara saucePantry
• 15 oz ricotta cheeseDairy
• 2 cups mozzarella, shreddedDairy
• 1/2 cup Parmesan, gratedDairy
• 1 eggDairy
• 2 cloves garlic, mincedProduce
• 1 tsp Italian seasoningSpices
• for serving fresh basil optionalProduce

Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta 2 minutes under; drain. Brown sausage with garlic.
2. 2Mix ricotta with egg, half the Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
3. 3Toss pasta with most of the marinara and meat. Layer pasta, ricotta, mozzarella in a 9x13-inch dish; end with sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
4. 4Bake covered 20 minutes; uncover 10–15 minutes until browned. Rest 10 minutes.