Meatless Baked Ziti Recipe

This meatless baked ziti is a family favorite and will have your family begging for seconds! Filled with a rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta and mozzarella, it's a flavorful Italian dish that everyone will love!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword baked pasta, baked ziti, classic baked ziti, dinner recipe, easy baked ziti, pasta recipe

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 487kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll | Fun Money Mom

Equipment

9x13 baking dish
mixing bowl

Ingredients

1 pound ziti pasta
16 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese divided
1 cup parmesan cheese divided
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 Tablespoon parsley
1 clove garlic minced
2 eggs
32 ounces tomato sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
1 pound ziti pasta
Combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup parmesan, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic and eggs in a large bowl. Set aside.
16 ounces ricotta cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1 cup parmesan cheese, 2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 Tablespoon parsley, 1 clove garlic, 2 eggs
Spread half of the tomato sauce over the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish, making sure to go all the way to the edges.
32 ounces tomato sauce
Toss cooked pasta in the cheese mix until fully coated.
Pour the pasta over the tomato sauce in the baking dish, spreading evenly.
Top with the remaining tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Bake for 35 minutes at 350. You'll know it's ready when the sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted and slightly brown. Let sit for five minutes and serve hot.

Notes

Don't have ziti? If you want to substitute a different type of pasta, try to choose one that has little nooks or crevasses, like bow tie, cellentani, or fusilli.
Ricotta is what gives your baked ziti that creamy texture but if you want a substitute, try using cottage cheese, mascarpone cheese or cream cheese to give you the creamy texture it needs.

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