Meatless Baked Ziti Recipe
Hearty and filling meatless baked ziti does not skimp on flavor! It is filled with rich tomato sauce, veggies and lots of cheese.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12
Calories: 299kcal
for the sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 medium carrot shredded
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1 24 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pound dried ziti pasta
for the cheese filling:
- 8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
Preheat the oven to 350.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and salt, and cook until the vegetables are soft. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Add the spaghetti sauce and water, and bring the sauce to a simmer. Turn the heat down to low and simmer while the pasta is cooking.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the ziti to the pot and cook for 6 minutes, then drain.
In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese.
Layer half of the ziti in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Spread half of the tomato sauce over the top of the pasta. Spread or sprinkle half of the cheese mixture over the top of the sauce. Repeat the layers, ending with the cheese mixture.
Cover the pan with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Let sit for 15 minutes before serving.
Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1557IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg