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Baked Ziti Recipe With Ricotta and Cottage Cheese

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Do you like pasta like me?

In my family, there is no person who doesn't like pasta, so I cook it almost every day. But when I first cooked this easy Baked Ziti recipe, I immediately fell in love with this extraordinary combination of ingredients.

EASY BAKED ZITI RECIPE

I especially like the combination of cheeses in Baked Ziti. Ricotta, parmesan, and mozzarella – what can be better if all of these cheeses are in one dish?

Baked Ziti Recipe

Try to cook this easy Baked Ziti recipe at home, it isn't as difficult as it might seem at first. This super-dish is cooked for about an hour, and it turns out to be very nourishing, piquant, tender, and yummy.

This recipe is perfect for homemade lunch or dinner as an independent dish. Baked Ziti is really nourishing, so a large party can be fed from the specified quantity of ingredients.

I'm sure not many people have heard about the Baked Ziti, and if anyone has heard of it, they probably didn't cook it.

EASY BAKED ZITI RECIPE

If you like lasagna, you will definitely like this easy Baked Ziti recipe. This is a completely different dish, but even tastier and easier. You can also cook it in advance and freeze it.

Feel free to experiment with any filling, cheese, and sauce, but we suggest you begin your experience with Baked Ziti with this Easy Baked Ziti recipe.

WHAT YOU'll NEED TO MAKE BAKED ZITI RECIPE:

  • 1 pound ziti pasta;
  • 1 tsp salt;
  • 2 tbsp olive oil;
  • 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage);
  • 1 large onion, chopped;
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced;
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped;
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning;
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes;
  • 32 oz marinara sauce;
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese;
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated;
  • ½ oz mozzarella cheese, grated.

EASY BAKED ZITI RECIPE

TIPS FOR BAKING THE PERFECT BAKED ZITI RECIPE

  1. You can use penne instead of ziti pasta, your favorite tomato sauce instead of marinara sauce…
  2. You can also use cottage cheese, soft mozzarella, mascarpone, or cream cheese instead of ricotta cheese.
  3. Do not be afraid to add your favorite herbs – basil, parsley or thyme will also taste well with baked ziti

  • 1 pound ziti pasta;
  • 1 tsp salt;
  • 2 tbsp olive oil;
  • 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage);
  • 1 large onion, chopped;
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced;
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped;
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning;
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes;
  • 32 oz marinara sauce;
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese;
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated;
  • ½ oz mozzarella cheese, grated.

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

  • Cook ziti pasta with salt in a large pot until al dente. Drain, then add 1 tbsp olive oil to the pasta, mix.

  • Sauce. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, cook until brown (don't forget to break up the chunks). Add chopped onions and saute about 4-5 mins. Then add minced garlic, rosemary, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, mix and saute one more minute. Add marinara sauce, mix well, bring to a simmer and remove from the heat.

  • Add a spoonful of sauce to the cooked ziti and mix.

  • Spread about 1/4 cup sauce on the bottom of the 9x13 baking pan, add half of the ricotta cheese. Then add cooked ziti, spread evenly. Put the rest of the sauce on top of the pasta, add the remaining ricotta cheese, then sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 mins until cheese melts and lightly browned.

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FAQ ABOUT EASY BAKED ZITI RECIPE

Do you bake ziti covered or uncovered?

All ingredients are already cooked, so I bake ziti uncovered until the cheese melts and lightly browned.

What can I substitute for ricotta cheese in baked ziti?

You can use cottage cheese, soft mozzarella, mascarpone, or cream cheese instead of ricotta cheese.

How long does it take to cook frozen baked ziti?

It will take about 90 minutes to cook frozen baked ziti at 350F. You don't need to defrost it.

What is the difference between lasagna and baked ziti?

First of all, these dishes use two different types of pasta – lasagna sheets and ziti. Also, baked ziti doesn't include bechamel sauce, which simplifies the cooking process. Baked ziti is easier to eat, it looks like pasta.

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Baked Ziti Recipe With Ricotta and Cottage Cheese

Source: https://100krecipes.com/easy-baked-ziti-recipe/