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Ziti recipe

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Making homemade baked ziti from scratch is super easy! You only need these simple ingredients.

This baked ziti recipe is an Italian American favorite that has pasta and Italian sausage in tomato sauce along with three kinds of cheese!

HOW TO MAKE A KILLER BAKED ZITI - Let us show you how to make a ziti that is not dried out, is perfectly cooked and the secret cheese we use #ziti #pasta #happilyunprocessed

52 · If you follow our steps, you will have a perfectly cooked baked ziti. The noodles will not be over or undercooked, dried out or lack flavor. This will be the only baked ziti recipe you make again!

Ingredients

Produce
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, Organic
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup), Organic
Refrigerated
  • 1 Egg, Organic
Condiments
  • 5 cups Marinara sauce
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 lb Ziti, Dried
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Black pepper, Freshly ground
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin
Dairy
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 8 slices Provolone cheese from the deli counter
  • 8 oz Whole milk organic mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Whole milk ricotta cheese
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The Best Baked Ziti from The Food Charlatan. This recipe is a favorite! Italian sausage marinara, cottage cheese, and fresh basil combine to make this decadent casserole. The best part is the mozzarella that's chopped instead of shredded. They melt into pools of cheesy glory. We've always called it "Postpartum Ziti" because it makes a TON and is perfect for bringing to new moms! #bakedziti #pasta #ziti #easy #recipe #marinara #italiansausage #best #foracrowd #classic #cheesy #mozzarella

59 · 90 minutes · The Best Baked Ziti from The Food Charlatan. This recipe is a favorite! Italian sausage marinara, cottage cheese, and fresh basil combine to make this decadent casserole. The best part is the mozzarella that's chopped instead of shredded. They melt into pools of cheesy glory. We've always called it "Postpartum Ziti" because it makes a TON and is perfect for bringing to new moms! #bakedziti #pasta #ziti #easy #recipe #marinara #italiansausage #best #foracrowd #classic #cheesy #mozzarella

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, mild
Produce
  • 1 tsp Basil, dried
  • 1/2 cup Basil, fresh
  • 5 Garlic cloves
  • 1 More chopped basil
  • 2 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can Tomatoes
Refrigerated
  • 2 Eggs, large
Condiments
  • 1 (28-ounce) can Tomato sauce
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 lb Ziti
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 Olive oil
Dairy
  • 1 lb Cottage cheese
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 cup Mozzarella
  • 1 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
Easy Baked Ziti Recipe

This easy, hearty Baked Ziti recipe has all the delicious layers of your favorite Italian dish. Perfect crowd pleaser, you'll love the hearty sauce and cheesy filling!

Baked Ziti (with ricotta and meat sauce)

7 · 40 minutes · Baked ziti with ricotta and meat sauce is classic comfort food, and it will become one of your family's favorite meals! Easy and tasty👌🏻

Ingredients

Meat
  • 1 lb Italian sausage or ground beef
Produce
  • 2 tbsp Basil, fresh
  • 1 Basil - optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic
Refrigerated
  • 1 Egg, large
Condiments
  • 32 oz Marinara sauce, homemade or store bought
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil - plus more to drizzle over pasta to prevent sticking
  • 1 lb Ziti or penne pasta
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Black pepper, Ground
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Kosher salt
Dairy
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 3/4 cups Parmesan cheese
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
Baked Ziti {Family Favorite} - Two Peas & Their Pod

Baked Ziti-pasta, cheese, sausage, and marinara sauce just might be the best dinner ever. This easy baked pasta is a family favorite!

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno (Copycat) - Dinner, then Dessert

Olive Garden Five Cheese Ziti al Forno copycat recipe made with marinara, alfredo, mozzarella, fontina, romano and parmesan cheese baked…

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2 reviews · 45 minutes · Vegetarian · Serves 6-8 · In case you missed it, copycat recipes are kind of our speciality. And this one tastes just like Olive Garden's 5-Cheese Ziti Al Forno...maybe better! Our advice: Buy a jar of marinara but make your own alfredo! #recipe #zitialforno #fivecheese #cheese #pasta #olivegarden #copycat #italian
Super quick and easy to make one-pot baked ziti - no boiling required! Just mix your Banza ziti (straight out of the box) with marinara sauce in an oven safe dish, sprinkle some mozzarella cubes over top and add a layer of ricotta and parmesan. Bake for 40 mins until cheese is melty and sauce in bubbling. Voila! Dinner is served.
This easy, hearty Baked Ziti recipe has all the delicious layers of your favorite Italian dish. Perfect crowd pleaser, you’ll love the hearty sauce and cheesy filling!
Perfect Instant Pot Baked Ziti