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Christmas Baked Ziti dish with melted cheese and festive toppings

Christmas Baked Ziti

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A comforting baked ziti loaded with gooey mozzarella and creamy ricotta, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ziti noodles Choose your favorite brand.
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce Your favorite variety.
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Divided for layering.
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese Can be substituted with cottage cheese.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large pot, cook the ziti noodles according to the package instructions. Drain them and return to the pot.
  3. In a separate large bowl, mix half of the shredded mozzarella, the ricotta cheese, and the pasta sauce until fully combined.
  4. Stir the cooked noodles into the cheese and sauce mixture until every piece is well coated.
  5. Spray a large baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour the pasta mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 28gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Best served with a side salad or garlic bread.
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