Big Ziti

A double-batch baked ziti with marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, baked until hot and browned on top. Preparation/total time includes an estimate based on the recipe steps; the creator did not specify every timing field.

By @ariannalerner

Original recipe source

Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 box ziti rigati pasta or any pasta you like
• 2 jar marinara sauce of your choice
• 30 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
• 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. oven is preheated
2. Boil the pasta in salted water until cooked to your liking. Drain and transfer to a large baking dish. pasta is drained in the baking dish
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the marinara sauce, ricotta, 2 cups of the mozzarella, 1 cup of the Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined. sauce mixture is combined
4. Pour the sauce mixture over the hot pasta and stir until every noodle is coated. pasta is coated
5. Spread into an even layer and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. top layer is in place
6. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 20 minutes, then broil on high for about 5 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and crispy. Watch closely while broiling. top is browned
7. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. rest period finished