Baked ziti with cheese

Ingredients

• •12 oz ziti pasta
• •2 cups marinara sauce
• •1 cup ricotta cheese
• •2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• •1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •1 tsp dried basil
• •1 tsp salt
• •0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. 2Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
3. 3In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
4. 4Add marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. 5In a large bowl, combine cooked ziti, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
6. 6Pour half of the sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish, add the pasta mixture, and top with remaining sauce.
7. 7Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
8. 8Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.