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Easy Baked Ziti

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16-ounce/454 g package dried ziti
  • 24 ounces 680 g ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound 454 g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg beaten, approximately 50 g without the shell
  • 1 32-ounce/907 g jar prepared spaghetti sauce, approximately 946 mL if sold by fluid measure
  • ¼ cup approximately 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • Nonstick cooking spray or another neutral pan-greasing fat as needed for a light coating

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti for 8–10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  3. Combine the cooked ziti, ricotta, mozzarella, beaten egg, and 1½ cups (approximately 355 mL) spaghetti sauce in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish. Spread the remaining sauce over the surface and sprinkle with Parmesan.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted, the edges are visibly hot, and the center reaches 165°F (74°C). Continue baking if needed to reach that temperature. Rest for 15 minutes before dividing into eight servings.