Otherby Wikibooks CookbookBaked ZitiCook1 hTotal1 hServes8Keep screen onSaveShareIngredients1 lb (450 g) ziti or other pasta1 ½ cups (360 ml) marinara sauce1 lb (450 g) grated mozzarella½ lb (225 g) ricotta4 oz (110 g) grated Parmesan cheese1 egg, beaten3 tbsp basil, chopped fine2 tbsp oregano, chopped fine3 tbsp Italian parsley, chopped fine½ cup (120 ml) bread crumbs1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)SaltPepperStepsStep-by-step0 of 6 done1Preheat oven to 425 °F (225 °C). Coat a large baking dish with olive oil.2Mix ricotta, egg, basil, oregano, parsley and about half of the mozzarella and Parmesan in a large bowl until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.3Cook ziti in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain well.4In a large bowl or pot, toss ziti with marinara sauce and red pepper flakes until noodles are covered. Stir in ricotta mixture and fold until it begins to melt. Pour mixture into greased dish and spread it out with a spoon.5Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the top, then sprinkle bread crumbs over cheese.6Bake at 425 °F (225 °C) for 20 minutes or until cheese on top turns golden and begins to bubble.Photo: Wikibooks Cookbook contributors · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SASource: Wikibooks Cookbook
