The best baked ziti recipe for those who like it very cheesy and flavorful!
Ingredients
- 1 package ziti pasta , 16 ounce
- 6 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 jar pasta sauce , 24 ounce
- 1 container ricotta cheese , 15 ounce
- 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
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3
Combine 4 cups mozzarella, pasta sauce, ricotta, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked ziti and mix well to coat. Transfer to a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over top, along with parsley. Cover with foil.
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4
Bake in the preheated oven until thoroughly heated and cheese on top is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.
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