How To Make Meatless Baked Ziti Recipe
We can never thank the Italian people enough for inventing pizza and pasta. And you can enjoy these anytime with these easy-to-follow Italian recipes, while you take a sip of your wine! Bon Apetit!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper.
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In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
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Add half of the cooked ziti on top of the sauce and spread it evenly.
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Spoon half of the ricotta mixture over the ziti and spread it out.
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Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the ricotta mixture.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining ziti, ricotta mixture, and cheeses.
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Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the top layer of cheese.
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Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 480kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 9g
- Cholesterol : 50mg
- Sodium : 620mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 58g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugars : 8g
- Protein : 26g
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