Baked Ziti
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
6 cups (16 oz.) Ziti Pasta, uncooked
3 cups (about 26-oz. jar) spaghetti sauce, divided
1-3/4 cups (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat oven to 375°F.
Cook pasta according to package directions for 9 minutes; drain.
In large bowl, stir together hot pasta, 1-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
In 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish, spoon pasta mixture; top with remaining 1-1/2 cups sauce.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; cover with foil.
Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
10 servings (1 cup each).
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Start to Finish: 1 hr 10 minutes