Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of One Pan Pizza Baked Ziti, a delightful fusion of cheesy pasta and classic pizza tastes. This easy-to-make dish layers ziti pasta, rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella, topped with flavorful pepperoni. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe promises to fill your home with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices (or veggies for a vegetarian version)
- ¼ cup fresh basil (or dried basil)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and return to pot.
- Stir in marinara sauce and ricotta until evenly coated.
- Layer half of the mozzarella and pepperoni over the pasta mixture.
- Transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and basil. Cover with foil.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg