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Baked Ziti with Ricotta

Baked Ziti with Ricotta: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon

A delightful baked ziti dish with ricotta, mozzarella, and marinara sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 460 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Cheese

  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Sauce and Seasoning

  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and boil ziti until just under al dente.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta with salt, pepper, and optional parmesan.
  • Combine drained pasta with most of the marinara sauce.
  • Layer pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, and sauce in a greased baking dish. Repeat and top with cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10–15 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
  • Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Use penne or rigatoni if ziti isn’t available. Add cooked sausage or vegetables for a variation. Broil briefly at the end for a golden top. Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated before baking. Freezes well before baking – great for prep-ahead meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword Baked Ziti with Ricotta, cheesy pasta, Comfort Food, family meal, pasta dish, Turkey Bacon
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