Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 450 gPasta
• 360 mlTomato sauce
• 450 gMozzarella
• 225 gRicotta
• 110 gParmesan
• 1 pcsEgg
• 3 tbspBasil
• 2 tbspOregano
• 3 tbspParsley
• 60 gBreadcrumbs
• 1 pinchChili flakes
• 5 gSalt
• 0.5 tspPepper
• 15 mlOlive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation

   • Preheat oven to 225 °C. Coat a large baking dish with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil.
2. 2

   Mix ricotta filling

   • Stir ricotta, the beaten egg, 3 tbsp basil, 2 tbsp oregano and 3 tbsp parsley and about half of the mozzarella and Parmesan in a large bowl until well combined.
   • Season with salt and pepper.
3. 3

   Cook pasta

   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Cook ziti until al dente, then drain well.
4. 4

   Combine and assemble

   • Toss the hot pasta with marinara sauce and optional red pepper flakes until coated.
   • Stir in the ricotta mixture until it begins to melt, then transfer to the greased baking dish.
5. 5

   Top and bake

   • Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top and then the breadcrumbs.
   • Bake at 225 °C for about 20 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling.