Easy Baked Ziti

This baked ziti with ricotta recipe cooks ziti pasta in a creamy spaghetti sauce with two other Italian cheeses — mozzarella and Parmesan.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 703 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 24 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
• 1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Step 3

Transfer into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.

Step 5

Combine cooked ziti, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg, and 1 ½ cups spaghetti sauce in a medium bowl.