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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Baked Ziti from Ingredients:
6 ounces ziti pasta |
1 large egg |
15 ounces ricotta cheese |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional) |
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese |
4 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce (homemade or from a jar) |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Prepare pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain. 3. In a large bowl, beat egg. Add ricotta cheese garlic powder, basil and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Mix well. 4. Add cooked pasta and 2 cups of the spaghetti sauce. 5. Pour 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce in a 9 x 13 pan. 6. Top with the ziti mixture. Top with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the sauce. 7. Cover with foil, and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. 8. Let the baked ziti rest 10 minutes before serving. |
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