Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Three Cheese Baked Ziti recipe. A delicious blend of pasta, three cheeses, and savory tomato sauce, baked to perfection for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 pound ziti pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheeses:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- extra mozzarella for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Pasta: Boil ziti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add marinara, tomato sauce, herbs, salt, and pepper; simmer.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cooked pasta with cheeses and sauce.
- Bake: Transfer to baking dish, top with mozzarella, bake covered, then uncovered until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a heartier dish, add cooked Italian sausage or ground beef.
- Opt for fresh herbs for a more vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
