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Baked Ziti

A simple baked pasta with homemade quick tomato sauce and plenty of mozzarella.

Servings6–8
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
LevelEasy
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb ziti
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 1/2 cups quick tomato sauce
  • 1 lb mozzarella
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti until al dente and drain.
  3. Combine the cooked pasta, quick tomato sauce, cubed mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Transfer to a baking dish.
  5. Top with sliced mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
  6. Bake about 30 minutes until hot and lightly browned.
  7. Serve immediately.
Pairs Well With
Roasted Asparagus
Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Garden Salad
Garlic Bread