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Meatless Baked Ziti

Cost $12, save $18

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 45 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
  • Cheese

    • đź§€ 1 pound shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
    • đź§€ 1 (15 ounce) container whole-milk ricotta cheese
    • đź§€ 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
    • đź§€ ½ cup grated Romano cheese
  • Vegetables

    • đź§… ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
    • ÂĽ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Other

    • 🥚 1 large egg
    • đź§„ 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • ÂĽ teaspoon ground thyme
    • 🍅 4 cups marinara sauce, divided

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

3

Combine mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, onion, parsley, egg, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in ziti and 2 cups marinara sauce.

4

Spread 1 cup marinara in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish to coat. Pour ziti mixture into the dish; top with remaining 1 cup marinara, and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil.

5

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Remove foil; continue baking until bubbly and cheese browned, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven; let sit 10 minutes before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

416

Calories

  • 25g
    Protein
  • 44g
    Carbs
  • 15g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

You can prepare the dish ahead of time and refrigerate; just bake an additional 10 minutes if chilled.To add more vegetables, consider sautéing mushrooms or spinach and mixing them in the ziti mixture.For those watching sodium intake, use low-sodium marinara sauce.

⚠️ Precautions

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