Bakeless Ziti

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Bakeless Ziti recipe without hassle

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

529

Sugar

Fat

30g

Bakeless ziti is a delicious, cheesy pasta dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's a go-to recipe for many home cooks as it requires just a few ingredients and doesn't take long to prepare. With spicy marinara sauce, and three different types of cheese, it's a hearty meal that will satisfy any craving for comfort food. Best of all, there is no need to wait for it to bake in the oven!

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Cook the ziti according to package directions.
3.	In a pot, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat.
4.	Mix ricotta cheese and 1 cup Parmesan cheese.
5.	In a 9x13 inch baking dish, layer some sauce on the bottom, add a layer of cooked ziti, half of the ricotta mixture, some mozzarella cheese, and sauce. Repeat until everything has been added to the dish, finishing with some sauce.
6.	Finally, sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top.
7.	Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 25 minutes.

PROS

This recipe is quick, simple, and doesn’t require any baking.
It’s perfect for a weeknight meal that will feed the whole family.

It’s also a great way to use up leftover pasta and sauce.

CONS

The ziti may become a bit dry without the added moisture from baking.

It’s also not the healthiest meal, as it’s high in carbs and cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe may not be the healthiest, it does provide carbohydrates for energy and plenty of protein from the cheese. Additionally, marinara sauce is a great source of vitamin C and lycopene.

	1/4 lb ziti pasta
	3 cups prepared spicey marinara sauce
	1 cup ricotta cheese
	1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
	1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese