Easy Baked Ziti

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Vegetarian
Easy Baked Ziti
Photo Credit: Shutterstock

This easy baked ziti recipe is a lighter take on the Italian classic. Multigrain pasta, onions, herbs and melty cheese comes together to make this healthy ziti sing with flavor. It's the perfect hearty, one pan pasta recipe to feed your family on busy weeknights.

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Total Time
90 minutes
Servings
8
Calories
227
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 8 servings

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How to Make Baked Ziti

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°.

  2. Step 2

    In a large saucepan of boiling water cook pasta over medium high heat until just tender. Drain in a colander and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until onion is softened.

  4. Step 4

    Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper and parsley and simmer another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. Step 5

    In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and all but 1/4 cup of tomato sauce.

  6. Step 6

    In a 13 x 9 baking dish-inch, spread the remaining 1/4 cup tomato sauce. Pour in pasta and cheese mixture and top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Cover with foil.

  7. Step 7

    Bake for 40 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 cup

227
Calories
8
g
Fat
21
mg
Cholesterol
380
mg
Sodium
31
g
Carbs
4
g
Sat. Fat
5
g
Fiber
13
g
Protein
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