Get the Recipe Vegetarian Baked Ziti with Herb Ricotta
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Vegetarian Baked Ziti features layers of al dente pasta, rich marinara sauce, and a savory herb-infused ricotta. You'll love this satisfying take on classic Italian baked pasta. It's a meatless dinner that's hearty, comforting, and full of flavor.
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Ingredients
Tomato Sauce
- 4 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1 ½ 1 ½ cup yellow onion finely diced
- 1 1 cup carrot finely diced
- 1 1 cup celery finely diced
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 4 4 cloves garlic chopped or minced
- 1 1 red bell pepper diced
- ½ ½ cup red wine
- 2 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 1 Tablespoons fresh Rosemary chopped
- 1 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
- 2 2 28-ounce cans San Marzano Whole Tomatoes
Ricotta Filling
- 15 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- ½ ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 1 Tablespoon fresh Rosemary chopped
- ½ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1 egg whisked
Additional Ingredients
- 16 16 ounces dried ziti pasta
- 2 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese or diced fresh mozzarella
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Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by spreading softened butter around or spray with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 400F.
- Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots with a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes; saute for about 10 minutes. Add garlic and bell pepper, sauteeing for another 4 minutes or so.
- Deglaze the pan with wine, letting it reduce for about 2 minutes. Add the herbs and tomatoes, breaking up the tomatoes using a spoon after they're in the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes. Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce to the desired consistency, and again simmer for about 10 minutes on low heat.
- Meanwhile, bring a large stock pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for half the amount of the directed cook time. Drain, and set aside. Do not rinse.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, herbs, and parmesan cheese. Test for salt levels, then add in the egg. Set aside.
- Once the sauce is ready, toss the par-cooked noodles with the sauce. Then spread half of the coated noodles across the prepared baking pan evenly. Sollop on half of the ricotta filling, spreading as desired. Sprinkle on 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
- Add the remaining pasta on top of the first layer and repeat, dolloping the ricotta and finishing with the remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melty, golden, and the pasta bake is bubbly.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then serve it up nice and hot! Let leftovers cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- Use a parmesan cheese labeled vegetarian, if needed.
- Ziti can be substituted with rigatoni or penne.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
515kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
440mg
(18%)
Potassium
442mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4231IU
(85%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
364mg
(36%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 442mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4231IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 364mg | 36% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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