Baked Ziti Pizza
Meet your new favorite comfort food hybrid: Baked Ziti Pizza! This irresistible recipe combines the best of two classics—gooey, cheesy baked ziti and crispy, golden pizza—into one indulgent dish. A base of perfectly rolled pizza dough is layered with marinara sauce, al dente ziti pasta coated in a creamy ricotta and cheese blend, and topped with more melty mozzarella and Parmesan. Seasoned with garlic and oregano for that authentic Italian flavor and baked to bubbly perfection, this 25-minute creation is a crowd-pleaser you won’t want to miss. Garnish with fresh basil for a pop of color and serve it hot for a fun twist on family pizza night or a show-stopping party dish. Perfect for pasta and pizza lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought roll or homemade ball (about 1 lb) Pizza dough
- 8 oz Ziti pasta
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Grease a large pizza pan or baking sheet with a thin layer of olive oil.
Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or rectangle to fit your pan. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan.
Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta, remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Spoon the ziti mixture evenly over the sauced pizza dough, distributing it to cover the entire surface.
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan over the ziti topping.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Slice the baked ziti pizza into wedges or squares and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.6 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.5 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 319 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 6127 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.2 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 150.4 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3019 mg | 232% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 652 mg | 14% | |
*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.
