Vegetarian Baked Ziti with Roasted Cauliflower

Name: Vegetarian Baked Ziti with Roasted Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower (about 2 lbs), cut into florets; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; Pinch of salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb ziti pasta; 2 24 oz jars marinara sauce; 1 cup full fat ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for serving

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

This baked ziti recipe features roasted cauliflower florets in place of meat for a vegetarian twist on the classic Italian dish. This vegetarian pasta bake is plant-based comfort food, packed with ziti noodles, marinara sauce, and three cheeses. Ready to eat in under one hour, vegetarian baked ziti is the perfect main dish when cooking for a crowd - it also makes for excellent leftovers.

Updated at: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 04:16:17 GMT