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Baked Ziti No Meat

A hearty and comforting baked ziti dish made without meat, featuring layers of pasta, marinara sauce, and a blend of cheeses.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Ziti pasta or any short pasta
Sauce
  • 4 cups Marinara sauce store-bought or homemade
Cheese
  • 2 cups Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese plus extra for topping
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper to taste
Fresh herbs
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the pasta
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Mix the ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the dish
  1. Transfer the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread evenly and top with additional mozzarella cheese.
Bake
  1. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven before serving.

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