Baked Ziti (Meatless)

This is an easy casserole with lots of tomato taste, tender pasta, and of course CHEESE. Makes plenty to serve company, and kids love it.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 16  ounces ziti pasta
• 32  ounces  spaghetti sauce (prefer Prego's Tomato, Onion & Garlic)
• 6  ounces tomato paste
• 6  ounces water
• 16  ounces ricotta cheese
• 1⁄8 cup parsley flakes
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 8  ounces  shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook ziti according to package directions.
2. In lasagna pan, pour enough of the spaghetti sauce to cover bottom.
3. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT parmesan and about 1/3 cup of mozzarella. Add cooked ziti and stir to coat well.
4. Pour pasta mixture into prepared lasagna pan. Sprinkle reserved cheeses over top.
5. Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove cover and brown cheese for 10 minutes more.