Baked Ziti Casserole Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Baked Ziti Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package ziti

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

1 ½ cups tomato sauce

1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

1 egg

slightly beaten

1 teaspoon salt

or to taste

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

or to taste

2 cups tomato sauce

divided

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Italian Cheese Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ziti in boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite about 13 minutes; drain. Rinse ziti with cold water until cool; drain.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Mix ziti ricotta cheese 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce mozzarella cheese egg salt and pepper in a large bowl.

Step 4

Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce into the bottom of a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. Pour ziti mixture into the dish. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cup tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until sauce and cheese layer is bubbly and lightly browned about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Baked Ziti Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 414.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.3g 49%

Carbohydrates: 53.3g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 5.6g

Fat: 11.5g 18%

Saturated Fat: 6.4g 32%

Cholesterol: 59.9mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 754.1IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.4mg 65%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 7.5mg 13%

Folate: 128mcg 32%

Calcium: 419.5mg 42%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 59.1mg 21%

Potassium: 520.5mg 15%

Sodium: 1140.7mg 46%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 103.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.