Traditional Baked Ziti

Submitted by NickleBoodle19

"I got this recipe from my mother. It's delicious and flavorful. It doesn't call for a lot of fuss and makes excellent leftovers."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 cassarole
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 1⁄2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
• 4 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
• 16 ounces ricotta cheese
• 8 ounces pre-shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) jar red pasta sauce
• 1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Boil pasta as directed on box for al dente. Drain and return to pot.
3. Add 5/6 of you pasta sauce to pot.
4. Add the riggota cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, oregano, and the egg slightly beaten.Mix well.
5. Pour remaining sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
6. Pour ziti mix into the baking dish and sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 35-45 minutes or until its bubbly.