Million Dollar Baked Ziti: Easy Indulgence for Family Nights
A deliciously rich baked ziti recipe perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti, marinara sauce, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and egg.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Replace marinara with your favorite tomato sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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