Description
A hearty pasta dish featuring creamy cheese sauce and baked ziti, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, heavy cream, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked ziti to the sauce mixture and stir until well coated.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 25g