best baked ziti recipe

By dhoffmanlatter

Ingredients

• 16 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
• 3 1⁄2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 ⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook ziti according to package directions; drain.
In large bowl, combine ziti, 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, egg, oregano, garlic powder and pepper.
In a 9" x 13" pan (sprayed with cooking spray- for easy clean-up) pour 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce; spread ziti mixture evenly over sauce.
Top with remaining 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce and spread evenly; sprinkle with parmesan cheese (I add additional mozzarella to the top as well).
Bake covered at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until hot and bubbly