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Maggiano's Taylor Street Baked Ziti

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 2 cups mozzarella shredded (divided)
  • ¾ cup Parmesan grated (divided)
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9x13 baking dish.
  • Cook pasta: Boil ziti 2 minutes LESS than package directions. Drain, toss with olive oil.
  • Make filling: Mix ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella, ½ cup Parmesan, herbs, garlic, seasonings until combined.
  • Combine: Add pasta and 3 cups marinara to ricotta mixture. Fold gently until coated.
  • First layer: Pour half pasta mixture into dish. Spread evenly.
  • Sauce layer: Spoon half remaining marinara over pasta layer.
  • Second layer: Add remaining pasta mixture. Spread and press gently.
  • Top: Spoon remaining marinara over top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Bake covered: Cover with foil (don't touch cheese). Bake 30 minutes.
  • Uncover: Remove foil, bake 15-20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  • Rest: Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.

Notes

  • Undercook pasta—finishes in the oven
  • Quality marinara essential
  • Mix gently—don't break pasta
  • Rest 10 minutes—allows setting
  • Make ahead—refrigerate up to 24 hours
  • Freezes well—up to 3 months
  • Add meat—brown sausage or beef first