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Italian-American Baked Ziti
1h 15m$16.52

Italian-American Baked Ziti

A meatless Italian-American baked ziti layered with marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and fresh basil. It bakes until the sauce bubbles and the cheese turns golden and melty.

  • baked
  • baked pasta
  • baked ziti
  • casserole
  • comfort food
  • dinner
  • entertaining
  • family-friendly
  • italian-american
  • lunch
  • main course
  • marinara
  • meatless
  • mozzarella
  • nut-free
  • parmesan
  • pasta
  • ricotta
  • shellfish-free
  • soy-free
  • vegetarian
  • ziti
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20 min prep45 min cook8 servingshard
Cuisine
Italian-American

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ziti pasta · 1 Pound

Private Selection® Italian Ziti

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whole-milk ricotta cheese · 15 Ounce

Kroger® Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese

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marinara sauce · 4 Cup

Kroger® Marinara Pasta Sauce

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whole-milk mozzarella cheese, shredded · 3 Cup

Kroger® Whole Milk Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

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fresh basil, chopped · 0.5 Cup

Simple Truth Organic® Basil

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vegetarian Parmesan cheese, grated · 0.75 Cup

Kroger® Parmesan Grated Cheese

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garlic, minced · 3 Count

Garlic

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large egg · 1 Each

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extra-virgin olive oil · 1 Tablespoon

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black pepper, ground · 0.5 Teaspoon

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fine salt · 2 Teaspoon

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per serving · 8 servings

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  • ziti pasta-1 lb
  • marinara sauce-4 cups
  • whole-milk ricotta cheese-15 oz
  • whole-milk mozzarella cheese-3 cups
  • vegetarian Parmesan cheese-3/4 cup
  • fresh basil-1/2 cup
  • large egg-1 each
  • extra-virgin olive oil-1 tablespoon
  • garlic-3 cloves
  • fine salt-2 teaspoons
  • ground black pepper-1/2 teaspoon
1
Preheat and prep
9x13-inch baking dish

Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly oil the baking dish with 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; chop the basil, mince the garlic, and have the cheeses ready.

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup basil
3 Count garlic
2
Boil the pasta
Large pot
Colander

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add fine salt, and cook the ziti pasta until 2 minutes shy of al dente; drain well.

Drain the boiling pasta carefully to prevent splashing from the hot water.

2 teaspoons salt
1 pound ziti pasta
3
Warm the sauce
Large skillet
Wooden spoon

In a large skillet, warm the remaining 2 tsp olive oil over medium heat, cook the minced garlic for 30 seconds, then stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

2 teaspoons olive oil
3 Count garlic
4 cups marinara sauce
4
Mix the ricotta filling
Mixing Bowl
Wooden spoon

In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, the large egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1 cup mozzarella, black pepper, and half of the basil until evenly mixed.

Wash hands and utensils after handling the raw egg.

15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 Each egg
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup basil
5
Sauce the pasta
Wooden spoon

Stir the drained ziti with 3 cups of the warm marinara sauce until the pasta is well coated.

6
Build the first layer
9x13-inch baking dish

Spread 1/2 cup marinara in the baking dish, add half of the sauced ziti, dollop with half of the ricotta mixture, and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella.

1 cup mozzarella cheese
7
Finish layering
9x13-inch baking dish

Repeat the layers with the remaining sauced ziti and ricotta mixture, then top with the remaining marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
8
Bake covered, then uncovered
Aluminum foil
9x13-inch baking dish

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is lightly golden.

Use oven mitts when handling the hot baking dish and foil.

Lift the foil away from your face to avoid steam burns.

9
Rest and garnish
9x13-inch baking dish

Let the baked ziti rest for 10 minutes before serving, then finish with the remaining fresh basil.

1/4 cup basil
10

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