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delicious meatless baked ziti

Delicious meatless baked ziti: 7 reasons to love it

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A hearty and satisfying meatless baked ziti dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz ziti pasta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Transfer pasta mixture to a baking dish.
  5. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • Use any marinara sauce you prefer.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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