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Baked Ziti
A comforting baked pasta dish with cheesy goodness and flavorful marinara sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 225 g ziti pasta
Dairy
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
Sauces and seasonings
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Blend cottage cheese, egg, garlic powder, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Mix the blended cheese with marinara sauce and half the mozzarella.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce mixture and combine.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan, then bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes.
Notes
Let the baked ziti rest for 5–10 minutes before serving for best results.