Meatless Baked Ziti

5 from 1 vote

This easy recipe for Meatless Baked Ziti is made with 6 simple ingredients and is ready to eat in less than 1 hour. It's effortless to put together- just boil the pasta, mix with the sauce and bake!

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Keyword: baked ziti recipe without meat, easy meatless baked ziti recipe, vegetarian baked ziti

Servings:

Calories: 329kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

9x13 inch casserole dish 9x13

Ingredients

1 lb ziti or penne
5 cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 large eggs
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and return ziti to the pot.
Combine cooked ziti with 4 cups of spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and eggs. Mix well.
Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of spaghetti sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for an additional 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and begins to turn golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Storing: Store leftover baked ziti in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or put the whole casserole dish into the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until it's warmed through, about 5-10 minutes.

Tip 1: Use your favorite spaghetti sauce for a flavor that you'll love! We usually use our homemade spaghetti sauce, which you can also make in your slow cooker with a batch of meatballs.

Tip 2: Add herbs, chopped spinach, or diced vegetables for a heartier vegetarian version.

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