Christmas Baked Ziti (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound ziti noodles.
02 - 24 ounces pasta sauce.
03 - 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
04 - 15 ounces Ricotta cheese.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Cook the ziti noodles in a large pot according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and return them to the pot.
03 - In a large bowl, combine half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, the full container of ricotta cheese, and the pasta sauce. Mix well until fully combined.
04 - Add the cooked ziti noodles to the bowl with the cheese and sauce mixture. Stir until the noodles are evenly coated.
05 - Spray a large baking dish with nonstick spray and pour the pasta mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the pasta.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

Notes:

01 - For added flavor, you can sprinkle some grated Parmesan cheese or fresh basil on top before serving.