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Baked Three Cheese Ziti Pasta

A simple baked pasta dish with ziti, three types of cheese, and a rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 lb ziti pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, basil, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce mixture and stir until well combined.
  5. Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add cooked ground beef or Italian sausage to the sauce mixture.

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