Name: Three Cheese Baked Ziti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 16 oz ziti pasta; 25 oz pasta sauce; 15 oz ricotta cheese; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

This easy Three Cheese Baked Ziti recipes is perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking! It’s low prep, delicious, and ready in no time.

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I’m craving a hearty plate of pasta but am in no mood to cook it. That is how this three cheese baked ziti recipe was created!

While most incredible ziti recipes start with a base of fresh herbs and spices (like this Vegetarian Baked Ziti), this recipe is simply the easiest most time efficient way to get a big plate of ziti to your table in the least amount of time (while still tasting delicious!!)

This recipe is perfect for those busy clean-out-the-pantry weeknights.

Fancy recipes can be saved for another day, and this baked ziti is perfect for those nights you need dinner on the table fast!

Vegetarian Baked Ziti

How to make three cheese baked ziti

Step one: Cook the ziti to al dente according to the package instructions.

Step two: Mix together the eggs, garlic powder, parsley, and ricotta in a bowl.

Step three: Mix the cooked ziti with the pasta sauce.

Recipe Tip

Choosing a high quality pasta sauce makes a big difference in the overall finished flavor of this baked ziti. We love Raos!

Step four: Add half of the ziti to the casserole dish.

Step five: Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the top.

Step six: Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese.

Step seven: Add the rest of the ziti.

Step eight: Sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

After the ziti is ready to bake, place it in the preheated 425 degree oven. Bake for 15-25 minutes, until nice and bubbly. The mozzarella cheese on top should be browned and crispy on the edges!