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Baked Ziti Maria

Baked Ziti Maria

45 min · Medium · 6 servings
A comforting and cheesy baked pasta dish that's perfect for family dinners and makes everyone feel at home.

Ingredients
1 pound (450g) ziti pastamake it yourself
2 cups marinara sauce
1 pound (450g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheesemake it yourself
1 pound (450g) ricotta cheesemake it yourself
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)make it yourself
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Method
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
3
Mix the cooked pasta with marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, and the sautéed aromatics. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
5
Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
6
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

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