Maggiano Taylor Street Baked Ziti Recipe
The Maggiano Taylor Street Baked Ziti Recipe brings authentic Italian comfort food to your kitchen.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Aluminum foilÂ
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F degrees.
- Cook ziti pasta according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and set aside to cool.
- Mix ricotta cheese with eggs in bowl.
- Add Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Season mixture with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with marinara sauce.
- Add ricotta mixture to pasta carefully.
- Transfer half mixture to baking dish.
- Sprinkle half mozzarella cheese over pasta.
- Add remaining pasta mixture on top.
- Cover with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes exactly.
- Remove foil and bake 10 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cook pasta al dente Slightly firm pasta prevents mushy texture after baking.
- Use fresh ricotta Fresh cheese creates creamier results than pre-packaged versions.
- Layer cheese properly Multiple cheese layers ensure even melting throughout dish.
- Cover while baking Foil prevents top from burning during cooking process.
- Rest before serving Cooling time allows cheese to set for cleaner slices.