Description
A heartwarming dish of baked ziti enveloped in creamy cheese and rich marinara, perfect for family gatherings or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by combining cream cheese, ricotta, and half of the mozzarella with marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
- Mix the drained pasta with the sauce until fully coated.
- Layer half of the ziti mixture in a greased baking dish, followed by half of the remaining mozzarella and some Parmesan.
- Add the rest of the pasta mixture on top, finishing with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the ziti rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider using low-fat cream cheese or ricotta for a lighter version. You can also customize with vegetables or different proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg