Ingredients for Baked Ziti Casserole
- Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray, as needed
- 1 (16 ounce) package Ziti Pasta
- 1 (15 ounce) container Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 8 ounces shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped Fresh Basil Leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
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How to Make Baked Ziti Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Spray a 9x13 inch rectangular baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 4 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup of marinara sauce, chopped basil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the cooked ziti to the ricotta mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Pour the ziti mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the ziti mixture.
- Top with the remaining 4 ounces of shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
23g
Carbs
10g
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60 Minutes Or Less
Time To Make
Course
Main Ingredient
Cuisine
Preparation
Occasion
North American
Casseroles
Main Dish
Eggs Dairy
Pasta
American
Oven
Easy
European
Potluck
Dinner Party
Romantic
Italian
Cheese
One Dish Meal
Comfort Food
Midwestern
Pasta Rice And Grains
Taste Mood
To Go
Equipment
Presentation
Served Hot
