{"id":"0d2c07ef-a230-4408-a223-7f8b709ca2e6","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/0d2c07ef-a230-4408-a223-7f8b709ca2e6","source_url":"https://kickassbaker.com/meatless-baked-ziti/","title":"Easy Meatless Baked Ziti Recipe","description":"Looking for an easy weeknight dinner that will surely become a family favorite? This Easy Baked Ziti recipe is it! This recipe is a fantastic pasta bake that's super flavorful and a great dish to serve your hungry family.","servings":10,"servings_text":"10","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT55M","image_url":"https://kickassbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/KickassBakerFEATURE.png","ingredients":[{"text":"16 ounces uncooked ziti pasta (1 pound)","item":"uncooked ziti pasta","quantity":16,"unit":"oz","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1,"unit":"lb"}},{"text":"24 ounces ricotta cheese","item":"ricotta cheese","quantity":24,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 large egg (lightly whisked with a fork)","item":"large egg","quantity":1,"preparation":"lightly whisked with a fork"},{"text":"1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for sprinkling on top)","item":"grated parmesan cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"plus more for sprinkling on top"},{"text":"16 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded, divided)","item":"mozzarella cheese","quantity":16,"unit":"oz","preparation":"shredded, divided"},{"text":"32 ounces spaghetti sauce (your favorite jarred sauce)","item":"spaghetti sauce","quantity":32,"unit":"oz","preparation":"your favorite jarred sauce"},{"text":"salt and pepper (to taste)","item":"salt and pepper","preparation":"to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Cook pasta according to package instructions, cooking 2-3 minutes less than the package indicates."},{"number":2,"text":"Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F."},{"number":3,"text":"In a large bowl, stir together the ricotta, egg, parmesan cheese, ½ the mozzarella cheese and the spaghetti sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Depending on the variety of spaghetti sauce I use, I tend to omit any additional salt and pepper or add ¼ - ½ teaspoon of each if the sauce is plain"},{"number":4,"text":"Once the pasta has finished cooking, strain and add to the bowl with the other ingredients. Stir well. Spoon into a 9x13” baking dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and extra grated parmesan cheese, if desired"},{"number":5,"text":"Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking 10-15 mins longer until the cheese is starting to brown and the ziti is bubbling."},{"number":6,"text":"Remove from the oven and let stand 10-15 minutes before serving"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:57:24.983007+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:57:24.983007+00:00"}