Supremely saucy and cheesy, baked ziti is a family favorite for a reason! Toss ziti or your favorite tube-shaped pasta with a quick homemade tomato sauce and ricotta-Parmesan mixture, then layer with more ricotta and mozzarella and bake until bubbling and delicious.

Quick Info

⏱️ 75 min • 🍽️ 6 servings • ⭐ 96%

Nutrition

463 cal • 27g protein • 25g carbs • 29g fat

Tags

[Vegetarian] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber] • [Meal]

Ingredients

• ½ tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium yellow onions, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 1 28-ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes
• 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more for boiling
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1 16-ounce package of ziti or tubular pasta of choice
• 2 cups whole milk ricotta, divided
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1½ cups shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
• Thinly sliced fresh basil, for garnish

Instructions Preview

1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200°C). Grease …
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch…
3. Add the whole tomatoes and their juices, u…

…and 8 more steps

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