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Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole

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"Packed with cheese, sauce, and pasta, this baked casserole is as comforting as it is filling." — Carol A

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1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 (28 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in ziti pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
Combine egg, ricotta cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Spread 1/3 the spaghetti sauce in prepared baking dish. Top with 1/2 the pasta, 1/2 the ricotta mixture, 1/3 the spaghetti sauce, 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese; repeat layers. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese; cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
Bake in preheated oven until heated through, 45 to 50 minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 55 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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This was a delicious and easy recipe! My boyfriend was so happy there was a whole pan, as he couldn't stop eating it. The only thing that I substituted was Italian blend shredded cheese (with cream cheese in it) instead of plain mozzarella. Super tasty! Will make again for sure.

—CasperJo

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Jul 15, 2012

it was easy to put together and tasted great!

—gypsylover

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Aug 26, 2012

Easy, and tasty!

—drussell

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Jan 03, 2013

This was very tasty! I made it for my parents and my Dad couldn't stop eating it. I ground beef to make it a bit more hearty. I also didn't layer it, I just threw it all together and it turned out great.

—NikkiFar

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Feb 09, 2013

This recipe was great -- I'm going to replace my current baked ziti recipe with this one. I did add 2T of Tastefully Simple garlic bread seasoning but even if you don't have that I'd recommend adding some seasonings of your choice (oregano, garlic, etc). I also mixed the sauce in with the ricotta mix instead of layering it. I found that it only needed to cook for 35 minutes and I took the foil off about 10 before the timer was set to go off so it got a little brown on top. Yummy!

—NickiR

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Dec 10, 2012

Simple, already in the kitchen ingredients. I used cottage cheese instead of ricotta as it's less expensive for the wallet and diet alike. Definitely a keeper!

—Karisa

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Feb 12, 2013

This is so easy to make and always delicious!! I add a little more sauce and cheese to mine so you can use this as a base if you want to modify. I made it for my boyfriend and he had two servings and took some home as well!! I have made it for dinner parties and everyone loves it!

—Claim aid

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Feb 01, 2013

This is the easiest Baked Ziti recipe I've ever tried. I served it with meatballs and garlic bread. I did add 1/2 cup of sauteed chopped onions and 1 teaspoon chopped garlic to my sauce as I thought it needed to be a bit more flavorful. Overall, it was very good and my husband had a second helping of it.

—Noknoi

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Nutrition

Calories
314 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
39.8 g
13%

Cholesterol
45 mg
15%

Fat
9.5 g
15%

Fiber
2.9 g
12%

Protein
16.5 g
33%

Sodium
488 mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 314
Calories from Fat: 86

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.5g 15 %
Saturated Fat 4.9g 25 %
Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
Sodium 488mg 20 %
Potassium 361mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 39.8g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 12 %
Protein 16.5g 33 %
Sugars 7.2g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 38 %
Iron 20 %
** Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 65 %
Vitamin B6 12 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 59 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.