Description
A delightful and creamy baked ziti recipe that skips ricotta for a velvety texture, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Ziti Pasta
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 24 oz Marinara Sauce
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring salted water to a boil and cook the ziti until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Combine softened cream cheese and marinara sauce in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Fold the cooked ziti into the sauce until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese generously on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Make ahead by assembling and refrigerating for up to a day. Use an air fryer for a crispier top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg