Deliciously Easy Homemade Baked Ziti A Cheesy Comfort Food Recipe You’ll Love
This easy homemade baked ziti brings together gooey cheese, rich marinara sauce, and tender pasta for the ultimate comfort food experience — all made simple with your pressure cooker and oven combo.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet for heating sauce
- 1 Baking dish 9x13 size
- 1 Mixing bowl large
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 23.5oz jar organic marinara sauce
- 3-½ cups dry ziti or penne pasta
- 1 8-ounce fresh mozzarella ball or 1-½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup fresh chopped basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt plus 2 tablespoons for the pasta water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F for the final golden top.
- Boil 2 tablespoons salt in water. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinara sauce and warm for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a big bowl, mix cooked pasta, warmed sauce, ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and ½ teaspoon sea salt.
- Transfer mixture to 9x13 baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until cheese bubbles and edges are golden.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best texture, let ziti sit for 5 minutes after baking to firm up before serving. Store leftovers in fridge up to 4 days; freeze for longer storage.