Irresistible Three Cheese Baked Ziti Comfort Dish

Ingredients

• 12 oz ziti pasta
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• to taste salt and pepper
• for garnish fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta with the marinara sauce, ensuring all the pasta is well covered.
5. Layer half of the ziti pasta mixture into a large baking dish. Spoon dollops of the cheese mixture over the pasta, then layer with the remaining ziti mixture.
6. Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese, covering the entire dish evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
8. Once done, remove from the oven and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.