Million Dollar Baked Ziti: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
A rich and creamy baked ziti that is the perfect indulgent comfort food for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the cooked ziti until well combined.
- Transfer the ziti mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the remaining cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be assembled ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Feel free to add cooked ground meat or vegetables for added flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg