Baked Ziti Vegetarian

🛒 Ingredients

• Ziti pasta 450 g · 1575 kcal
• Marinara sauce 1200 g · 480 kcal
• Part-skim ricotta cheese 425 g · 638 kcal
• Shredded mozzarella cheese 450 g · 1350 kcal
• Grated Parmesan cheese 50 g · 200 kcal
• Olive oil 30 g · 270 kcal
• Yellow onion 150 g · 60 kcal
• Garlic cloves 15 g · 22 kcal
• Fresh basil 10 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish; set aside.
2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil, then add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, then stir in the marinara sauce, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
5. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and fresh basil; mix well.
6. In the prepared baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
7. Layer half of the cooked ziti over the sauce, then top with half of the ricotta mixture, and a layer of marinara sauce.
8. Repeat the layers with the remaining ziti, ricotta mixture, and top with the remaining marinara sauce and the rest of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is golden brown.
10. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.