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Baked Ziti Recipe
by sally

Baked Ziti

Weight Watchers point value is 7

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: Italy Italian
Cook time: Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 3 sprays cooking spray
  • 1 lb uncooked rigatoni or penne pasta
  • 3/4 lb part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 t crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 4 C marinara sauce, store-bought, divided
  • 1/2 lb shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 C basil, cut into ribbons for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Coat bottom and sides of a lasagna pan with cooking spray.
  3. Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse with cool water and drain.
  4. While pasta is cooking, in a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, red pepper flakes, 3 T Parmesan cheese and 1/3 C marinara sauce.
  5. To assemble ziti, spoon 1/2 C sauce on bottom of prepared pan; top with half of pasta in an even layer. Evenly spread pasta with ricotta mixture; cover with half of remaining sauce.
  6. Top with remaining pasta and spoon remaining sauce over top; sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
  7. Bake until cheese melts and is browned, about 20-30 minutes.
  8. Allow ziti to sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces.