Easy Meatless Baked Ziti

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    475 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Easy Meatless Baked Ziti

This classic meatless baked ziti is an easy layered pasta dish made with a zesty sauce, 3 different kinds of cheeses, and baked until golden and bubbly!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound Ziti pasta
  • 32 ounces tomato sauce
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided in half
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese divided in half
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Cook the penne pasta according to package directions.
  3. Drain the pasta in a colander.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley and Italian seasoning to a large bowl and stir to combine well.
  5. In a 9x13 baking dish, add half of the sauce and spread evenly all around the dish.
  6. Add the cooked/ drained pasta to cheese mixture and toss well to coat
  7. Add the pasta mixture to the baking dish spread evenly.
  8. Top with remaining sauce, then the other 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup parmesan cheese.
  9. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted and slightly brown.
  10. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes

Notes

  • Use other pasta like rotini or rigatoni as well.
  • Freezes well. After assembling the ingredients, cover the dish with plastic wrap then aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months.
  • When ready to bake, thaw in the refrigerator the day of baking. Be sure to remove the  plastic wrap before baking.
  • You can also place the frozen dish in the oven BEFORE preheating the oven and add an additional 15 minutes to making time. (again remove the plastic wrap before baking)

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 475kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 1036mg (43%) Potassium 622mg (18%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1087IU (22%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 528mg (53%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 475 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 475kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 1036mg 43%
Potassium 622mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1087IU 22%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 528mg 53%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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