Baked Ziti

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: Marinara Sauce (page 343); 1 package (16 ounces) ziti; 1 container (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (2 cups)

4 steps

Prep:40minCook:30min

A family-pleasing baked pasta casserole layered with ziti, marinara sauce, and a ricotta-Parmesan filling, finished with melted mozzarella for a bubbly top.

Updated at: Sun, 17 May 2026 16:32:28 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories352.7 kcal (18%)

Total Fat10.4 g (15%)

Carbs44.9 g (17%)

Sugars1.6 g (2%)

Protein20.7 g (41%)

Sodium346.3 mg (17%)

Fiber2 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

Marinara Sauce

1 x 16 ouncesziti

1 x 15 ouncespart-skim ricotta cheese

container

¼ cupparmesan cheese

freshly grated

¼ teaspoonsalt

8 ouncespart-skim mozzarella cheese

shredded

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare Marinara Sauce.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in large saucepot, cook the pasta as label directs. Drain.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine pasta and marinara sauce, stirring to coat. In medium bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, and salt. Spoon half of pasta into 13" by 9" baking dish. Spread evenly with ricotta mixture and top with remaining pasta.

Step 4

Cover ziti with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes longer.