TRADITIONAL BAKED ZITI

Traditional Baked Ziti image

I got this recipe from my mother. It's delicious and flavorful. It doesn't call for a lot of fuss and makes excellent leftovers.

Provided by NickleBoodle19

Time 50m

Yield 1 cassarole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb ziti pasta
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
16 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (16 ounce) jar red pasta sauce
1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Boil pasta as directed on box for al dente. Drain and return to pot.
Add 5/6 of you pasta sauce to pot.
Add the riggota cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and the egg slightly beaten.Mix well.
Pour remaining sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
Pour ziti mix into the baking dish and sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 35-45 minutes or until its bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 927.6, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 19.2, Cholesterol 162.3, Sodium 1104.2, Carbohydrate 104.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 13.4, Protein 46.8