Baked Ziti
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Originally proposed by Alice on Feb 18, 2026
Ziti or zite is a shape of extruded pasta originating in the Italian region of Sicily.
Source: Wikipedia (Ziti)
Undercooking pasta slightly before baking prevents mushy texture.
Crowd-pleasing pasta bake.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ziti
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta
- 8 oz mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Method
- Heat oven to 375F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook ziti in salted water until very al dente and drain.
- Toss pasta with sauce and about half the cheeses.
- Transfer to the dish, top with remaining cheeses, and cover with foil.
- Bake 25 minutes, then broil briefly until browned on top.
Why These Techniques Work
Browse techniquesIntentional undercooking
Why it works: Carryover hydration in oven finishes pasta to ideal doneness.
Why this recipe uses it: Prevents over-soft baked pasta.
Heat staging and carryover control
Why it works: Managing burner intensity and resting windows prevents overshoot from residual heat after active cooking.
Why this recipe uses it: This sequence relies on brief finishing steps where controlled carryover keeps texture and flavor balanced.
Recipe facts
- Cuisine
- Italian-American
- Type
- Dinner
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Total time
- 55 minutes
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Tools
- Chef's knife, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Oven
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