Description
Indulge in this comforting and flavorful meatless baked ziti that’s perfect for a satisfying family dinner. Layers of zesty marinara sauce, tender pasta, and creamy cheeses come together in this hearty vegetarian dish. Serve with a crisp green salad for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz ziti pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheese:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta until al dente; drain.
- Sauté onion in olive oil until soft.
- Add garlic, zucchini, mushrooms; cook until tender.
- Stir in marinara sauce, spices; simmer.
- Combine pasta, sauce, ricotta in a bowl.
- Layer pasta mixture, cheeses in a baking dish.
- Bake covered, then uncovered until bubbly.
- Garnish with basil before serving.
Notes
- Add spinach, roasted red peppers, or other veggies for variety.
- Use part-skim cheeses for a lighter option.
- Leftovers reheat well for easy lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
