Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole

Packed with cheese, sauce, and pasta, this baked casserole is as comforting as it is filling.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 (28 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
• 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in ziti and return to a boil. Cook ziti, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

Step 3

Combine ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and egg in a bowl. Spread 1/3 spaghetti sauce in the prepared baking dish; top with 1/2 ziti, 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/3 spaghetti sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers, ending with remaining spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, 45 to 50 minutes.