Go Back
Easy Baked Ziti
Print
Easy Baked Ziti

Delicious, no-fuss baked ziti

Servings: 12 people
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 4 to 8 ounces provolone or mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 5 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 pound ziti or penne, cooked until just tender
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Mix together the cottage cheese, eggs and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the pasta with three cups of the marinara sauce.
  4. Fold the cottage cheese mixture into the pasta.
  5. Spread half of the pasta mixture into a 9 by 13 inch pan.
  6. Sprinkle with half of the provolone/mozzarella and top evenly with the remaining pasta.
  7. Pour the remaining sauce over the pasta, making sure to spread it out evenly.
  8. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and provolone/mozzarella.
  9. Bake uncovered until the edges are bubbling and the provolone/mozzarella is melted and starting to brown in spots, about 30 minutes.
  10. Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
  • Provolone or mozzarella both work great so choose the one you prefer. 4 ounces makes a moderately cheesy dish so use 8 ounces if you want a lot of cheese. The cheese should be shredded or cut into small pieces; I tore thin provolone slices into small pieces.
  • Two cups of veggies or one pound of cooked ground meat or sausage can be added to the sauce.
  • This can be assembled and refrigerated up to two days ahead. Bake it covered for 15 minutes and then bake uncovered until the edges are bubbling, about 30 minutes.