Classic Triple Cheese Baked Ziti

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This classic baked ziti recipe hits the spot on a cold day with three cheeses: ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

 

Total Time55 mins
Yields8 Servings
Ingredients
 16 ounces Mueller's® Ziti
 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 (26- to 30-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (about 3 cups)
 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cooking directions
1

Preheat oven the 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well and set aside.

2

While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

3

Add spaghetti sauce and dried oregano to skillet; bring just to a boil before removing it from the heat.

4

In a large bowl, stir 1 cup spaghetti sauce into cooked pasta to coat well. Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with the container of ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1 cup spaghetti sauce.

5

Transfer the remaining pasta mixture into the baking dish and top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan; bake for approximately 10 minutes more until cheese is melted.

Ingredients

Ingredients
 16 ounces Mueller's® Ziti
 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 (26- to 30-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (about 3 cups)
 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cooking directions
1

Preheat oven the 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well and set aside.

2

While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

3

Add spaghetti sauce and dried oregano to skillet; bring just to a boil before removing it from the heat.

4

In a large bowl, stir 1 cup spaghetti sauce into cooked pasta to coat well. Transfer half of the pasta mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with the container of ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1 cup spaghetti sauce.

5

Transfer the remaining pasta mixture into the baking dish and top with remaining sauce. Cover and bake for 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan; bake for approximately 10 minutes more until cheese is melted.

Notes

Classic Triple Cheese Baked Ziti

Reviews

  1. Love this recipe. Have tried many and really enjoy this. ,y family and guests all race about the deliciousness of this recipe. I do add 1 lb lean ground beef.

  2. Excellent taste…!!! My family and guests race about this recipe. Delicious. I do add 1 lb lean ground beef.

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