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Easy 30 min~520 kcal 7/10
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Baked Ziti
An Italian-American pasta bake with ziti, tomato sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and crisp browned edges.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 16 min📖 1 min readServes 6~610 kcal🇺🇸 American🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 45 min cook 6 min rest
- #For Guests
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- #Kid-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 16 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating6 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the pasta
- 500 gr Ziti or penne pasta
For the sauce
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Tomato puree
- 1 adet Onion
- 3 diş Garlic
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 10 yaprak Basil
For the cheese
- 300 gr Ricotta or lor cheese
- 300 gr Mozzarella
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Parmesan
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the ziti or penne in plenty of salted water for 2 minutes less than the package time, then drain.
8 min08:00 - 2
Soften the chopped onion in olive oil for 6 minutes, add the garlic, and turn for 1 minute.
7 min07:00 - 3
Add the tomato puree, salt, black pepper, and basil and simmer the sauce for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 4
Mix the pasta with two thirds of the sauce.
- 5
Layer pasta, ricotta or lor, mozzarella, and parmesan in a baking dish.
- 6
Spread the remaining sauce and cheese on top.
- 7
Bake the ziti at 195°C for 24 minutes, until bubbling and browned.
24 min24:00 - 8
Rest the pasta for 6 minutes after it comes out of the oven, then slice.
6 min06:00
💡 Tip: Boil the pasta 2 minutes less than the package time; it keeps absorbing sauce in the oven, so fully cooked pasta ends up too soft.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Cut baked ziti into squares and serve it for a crowd dinner with arugula salad and garlic bread if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
~610
kcal calories
28
g protein
72
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 48%Fat 33%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Baked Ziti make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Baked Ziti take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 6 minutes of passive resting; 76 minutes in total.Is Baked Ziti difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Baked Ziti have?
Approximately 610 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 72g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Baked Ziti contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Baked Ziti belong to?
This recipe belongs to American cuisine.How many ingredients does Baked Ziti need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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