Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 8-10 ounces of ziti(can sub penne or rigatoni) 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 12-14 oz jar tomato sauce (or marinara sauce)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozerella cheese
  • fresh basil or parsley to top

Instruction

  • add the pasta to a large pot according to package directions. While the pasta cooks prepare the rest of the ingredients. 
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Add the garlic and let cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce and mix together. Then lower the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes. 
  • add the cooked ziti noodles to the pot of tomato sauce and mix together. 
  • Mix the ricotta, parmesan, basil, salt and pepper together in a mixing bowl to combine. 
  • To assemble the baked ziti, start by layering the pasta in a 9×13 baking tray, followed by dollops of the ricotta filling. Add more pasta on top then top it all off with shredded mozerella cheese.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes until golden brown.
  • optionally top with more fresh basil and serve immediately.