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three cheese ziti

Three Cheese Ziti

5 from 1 vote
A comforting, golden-brown Three Cheese Ziti featuring tender pasta coated in a rich marinara sauce and a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. Ready in about 45 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ziti pasta Cooked al dente
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce High quality store-bought or homemade
  • 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese Drained if watery
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese Freshly grated
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese Grated
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 9x13 baking dish For assembling
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For ricotta blend
  • 1 Cheese grater For fresh cheese

Method
 

  1. Boil the ziti pasta in heavily salted water until very al dente.
    boiling ziti pasta in large pot
  2. Combine the ricotta, half of the parmesan, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
    mixing ricotta and parmesan cheese blend
  3. Spread a thin layer of sauce in a baking dish, add half the pasta, and dollop the ricotta mixture evenly.
    assembling baked ziti base layer
  4. Top with the remaining pasta, the rest of the sauce, and an even layer of mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown around the edges.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Toss the warm pasta with a little sauce before layering to prevent it from drying out in the oven. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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