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Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole

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Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 55 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta

  • Cheese / Dairy

    • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
    • ÂĽ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 🥚 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
    • ÂĽ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

  • Sauce

    • 1 (28 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce, divided

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in ziti and return to a boil. Cook ziti, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

3

Combine ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and egg in a bowl. Spread 1/3 spaghetti sauce in the prepared baking dish; top with 1/2 ziti, 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/3 spaghetti sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

4

Repeat layers, ending with remaining spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 45 to 50 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

314

Calories

  • 17g
    Protein
  • 40g
    Carbs
  • 10g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use whole wheat pasta to make the dish more fiber-rich.You can prepare the casserole in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to bake.Serve with a side salad for a well-balanced meal.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.