10 Minute Baked Ziti
Satisfy your pasta cravings in record time with this **10 Minute Baked Ziti**, the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights! This easy-to-make recipe features tender ziti pasta tossed in a rich marinara sauce and layered with creamy ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and savory parmesan cheese for a cheesy, bubbling masterpiece. Infused with garlic and Italian seasoning, this dish packs bold flavors in every bite. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep and baked to perfection in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick and comforting classic that serves up to six people. Perfect for a family dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck, garnish with fresh basil for a touch of elegance. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned cook, this baked ziti recipe is a surefire hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
Cook the ziti pasta in salted boiling water for 6-7 minutes, or until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti, marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
Spread half the ziti mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese on top, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
Layer the remaining ziti mixture on top, followed by the rest of the mozzarella and the grated parmesan cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Optional: Turn on the broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end for a golden, crispy top.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2784 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.5 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.1 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 367 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 4412 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.9 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.2 g | ||
| Protein | 140.9 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3191 mg | 245% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 463 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
