Low-Profile Baked Ziti
A shallow, no-fuss baked pasta dish with a light tomato sauce and melted cheese, served in a low bowl for a simple, satisfying meal. This Italian-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ziti pasta, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup, grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine 12 oz ziti pasta, 2 cups tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup parmesan, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Step 2: Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan over the top.
- Step 3: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is slightly bubbled and the edges are golden. Let cool slightly before serving in a low, shallow bowl.
