Baked Ziti Recipe with Ricotta

Name: Baked Ziti Recipe with Ricotta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3-4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 5 cups marinara sauce (about 46 ounces); 1 to 2 teaspoons sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 lb dried ziti (or penne pasta); 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese; 1 large egg; ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, divided; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese; 8–12 provolone cheese deli slices

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This baked ziti recipe with ricotta combines plenty of marinara with mozzarella, provolone, Parmesan, and creamy ricotta for a saucy, cheesy pasta casserole that stays moist all the way to the edges.

Updated at: Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:14:25 GMT