Vegetarian Baked Ziti
Vegetarian Baked Ziti is a cheesy, hearty pasta casserole layered with ziti, marinara sauce, and vegetables, baked to golden perfection
Equipment
- Large pot
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 jar 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add zucchini, bell pepper, and mushrooms; cook until softened.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, ricotta cheese, half the mozzarella, and sauce mixture. Mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx. 1/8 recipe):
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 32mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 7g