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HIGH COMFORT. LOW EFFORT.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
35
min
Total Time
6
SERVINGS
Oven
METHOD
Why It Works
Simple assembly and oven baking do the work.
Quick Fixes
Pasta too dry after baking: Reserve some pasta water to mix into the sauce before baking — it keeps the ziti from absorbing all the moisture.
Cheese not melting evenly: Cover with foil for the first 20 minutes, then uncover to brown the top.
Ingredients
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24 oz (one standard jar) Marinara sauce
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1 tbsp olive oil
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15 oz (one standard tub) Ricotta
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2 cups mozzarella, shredded
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12 oz. Ziti pasta
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1 large egg
How to Make It
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti 2 minutes less than package directions — it will finish cooking in the oven. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the beaten egg until smooth.
3
Add cooked ziti and marinara sauce to the ricotta mixture. Stir to combine.
4
Drizzle olive oil in a 9 x13 baking dish. Add the pasta mixture and spread evenly. Top with remaining mozzarella.
5
Bake covered for 25 minutes. Remove foil bake for another 10minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden in spots.
6
Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Store
Store in airtight container up to 4 days or freeze.
Reheat
Reheat gently in the microwave add a dash of water to prevent dry pasta.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
Can I add meat?
Yes.
Make ahead?
Yes.
Freeze well?
Yes.
YumVerseEats
Classic Baked Ziti
Ingredients
—
—
24 oz (one standard jar) Marinara sauce
—
—
1 tbsp olive oil
—
—
15 oz (one standard tub) Ricotta
—
—
2 cups mozzarella, shredded
—
—
12 oz. Ziti pasta
—
—
1 large egg
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti 2 minutes less than package directions — it will finish cooking in the oven. Drain and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the beaten egg until smooth.
3
Add cooked ziti and marinara sauce to the ricotta mixture. Stir to combine.
4
Drizzle olive oil in a 9 x13 baking dish. Add the pasta mixture and spread evenly. Top with remaining mozzarella.
5
Bake covered for 25 minutes. Remove foil bake for another 10minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden in spots.
6
Rest 5 minutes before serving.
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Avo's Tip
Undercook pasta slightly.
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