Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta

1 egg

lightly beaten

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 (28 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce

divided

2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Wonderful Margaritas

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in ziti pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta stirring occasionally until cooked through but still firm to the bite about 11 minutes; drain.

Step 3

Combine egg ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Spread 1/3 the spaghetti sauce in prepared baking dish. Top with 1/2 the pasta 1/2 the ricotta mixture 1/3 the spaghetti sauce 1/2 the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese; repeat layers. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese; cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 4

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

Nutritional Information

Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 314.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.5g 33%

Carbohydrates: 39.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 7.2g

Fat: 9.5g 15%

Saturated Fat: 4.9g 25%

Cholesterol: 42.8mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 565.1IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.5mg 65%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 106.8mcg 27%

Calcium: 305.3mg 31%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 45.2mg 16%

Potassium: 360.8mg 10%

Sodium: 487.9mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 85.5

*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.