Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole
Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole layers tender pasta with ricotta, mozzarella, and a lively tomato sauce for a hearty, cheese-forward bake. It’s rich, gooey, and beautifully saucy, perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any time you want a comforting pasta casserole that feeds a crowd.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 14
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 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 it to a rolling boil. Stir in the ziti and return to a boil. Cook the ziti, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
- 3
Mix the ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and the egg in a bowl. Spread 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce in the prepared baking dish; top with 1/2 of the ziti, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the spaghetti sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Calories 540.86 kcal High 27%
- Protein 25.83 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 82.36 g 30%
- Total Fat 13.75 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 7.65 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.13 g High --
- Cholesterol 58.27 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 325.52 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 7.48 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 3.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 382.5 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 3.91 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 490.31 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 47.19 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.29 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Part Skim Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, and Ricotta Cheese. Each serving provides about 540.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Part-Skim Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, Vegan Meatless Pasta Sauce. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 540.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole healthy?
- Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 540.86 calories and 25.83 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 325.52 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.65 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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