Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil water in a large pot and cook ziti pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a baking dish, spread one cup of marinara sauce at the bottom. Layer half of the cooked ziti followed by half of the cheesy mixture. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg