Cheesy Baked Ziti Pasta Bake
Cheesy Baked Ziti Pasta Bake brings together tender tubes of pasta with creamy ricotta, melted mozzarella, and a bright, tangy tomato sauce. Each bite is rich yet balanced, with a golden, cheesy top and a comforting, casserole-style texture. It’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any cozy weeknight when you want familiar Italian-American comfort.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the ziti in the boiling water until tender but still slightly firm, about 13 minutes; drain.
- 3
Rinse the ziti under cold water until cool; drain.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 5
In a large bowl, mix together the ziti, ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 6
Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce over the bottom of a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.
- 7
Pour the ziti mixture into the dish.
- 8
Top with the remaining 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce and cheese layer is bubbly and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
- 10
Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 430.71 kcal High
- Protein 20.83 g Good Source
- Carbs 49.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.87 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.17 g High
- Trans Fat 0.18 g High
- Cholesterol 79.0 mg High
- Sodium 473.95 mg High
- Fiber 2.94 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.76 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 369.35 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.29 mg Moderate
- Potassium 320.34 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 190.58 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 1.89 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.47 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
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About This Recipe
Cheesy Baked Ziti Pasta Bake is an Italian dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Ricotta Cheese. Each serving provides about 430.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Baked Ziti Pasta Bake?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cheesy Baked Ziti Pasta Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Cheesy Baked Ziti Pasta Bake?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Baked Ziti Pasta Bake?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 430.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Baked Ziti Pasta Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 10 steps.
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