Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• •1 lb ziti pasta
• •1 jar marinara sauce
• •2 cups ricotta cheese
• •1 egg
• •1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• •Salt to taste
• •Pepper to taste
• •3 cups shredded mozzarella
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps

1. 1.Cook the ziti in salted boiling water until just shy of al dente, then drain.
2. 2.Mix the ricotta with the egg, half the Parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper - seasoning the ricotta itself is what keeps the inside from tasting bland under the sauce.
3. 3.Toss the pasta with the marinara sauce, then layer half in a baking dish with dollops of the ricotta mixture.
4. 4.Top with the remaining pasta, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
5. 5.Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.