Dinner · 40 min · italian

Baked Ziti with Ricotta

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 2 oz dry Ziti
• 3/4 cup Ricotta
• 1 cup Marinara
• 1/2 cup Mozzarella
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti 2 minutes shy of the package directions, so it is still firm in the center. Drain it well.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the ricotta, egg, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
4. Fold the drained ziti into the ricotta mixture with 3/4 cup of the marinara, then pour everything into the baking dish and spread the remaining 1/4 cup of sauce over the top.
5. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the surface, right to the edges.
6. Bake 18-22 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden in spots and the edges are bubbling.
7. Rest 5 minutes before scooping so the ziti sets up. It will look loose straight from the oven, but it firms as it cools.

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