Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Garlic powder (1 teaspoon)
• Fresh basil (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Mozzarella cheese (2 cups, shredded)
• Ricotta cheese (1 cup)
• Marinara sauce (3 cups)
• Ziti pasta (1 pound)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the cooked ziti pasta to the sauce mixture and stir until well coated.
5. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!