Baked Ziti
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our baked ziti recipe! Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish combines tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
- 250 g Pasta Ziti
- 400 g Tomato Sauce Canned
- 250 g Ricotta Cheese
- 150 g Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- 50 g Parmesan Cheese Grated
- 1 tsp Oregano Dried
- 1 tsp Basil Dried
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt And Black Pepper To Taste
- Basil Leaves Fresh, garnish, optional
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cook the ziti pasta until it reaches the desired al dente texture, following the instructions on the package. Then, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of both mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a larger mixing bowl, mix the cooked ziti pasta with tomato sauce until well incorporated.
- Add the cheese mixture to the pasta and sauce, and stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Grease a baking dish and transfer the pasta mixture into it.
- Sprinkle the remaining portions of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminium foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden brown and bubbly.
- Take the dish out of the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 644mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 715IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 335mgIron: 2mg
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