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10 Minute Baked Ziti Recipe

Craving cheesy, comforting baked ziti? This recipe delivers amazing flavor in just 70 minutes! The '10-minute' prep time is totally accurate – get this deliciousness on the table quickly. A fantastic base recipe, easily customized with ground beef, Italian sausage, extra veggies, or your favorite spices. Control the fat content by using low-fat ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a satisfying weekend treat!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 440.1 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for 10 Minute Baked Ziti

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How to Make 10 Minute Baked Ziti

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the marinara sauce and water.
  3. Stir in the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  4. Add the uncooked ziti pasta and gently mix until well combined.
  5. Pour the ziti mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 55 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil, sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
  9. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the ziti is heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

59g

Carbs

13g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Main Dish Pasta One Dish Meal Pasta Rice And Grains 4 Hours Or Less