Italian Pasta Recipe-Baked Ziti

Italian Pasta Recipe -Baked Ziti
A nice Italian pasta recipe to try !

Italian Pasta Recipe INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound of ziti pasta
• 4 cups Marinara Sauce
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, chopped or shredded
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 pound ricotta cheese (optional)

Italian Pasta Recipe INSTRUCTIONS
1. Bring a pot of liberally salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until almost al dente then strain, the pasta should be slightly undercooked.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Transfer pasta to a 3 to 4 quart baking dish. Add 2 cups of marinara sauce, 4 ounces of mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (if using the optional ricotta cheese add it all at this point also), and toss until well combined.
3. Top with the remaining sauce and sprinkle on the remaining cheeses. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake until the cheese on top is melted and slightly browned, 15-20 minutes.