Preparation Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the gluten-free ziti pasta according to the package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic.
- Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the marinara sauce, tomato sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
- Stir well to combine and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta, ricotta cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Add half of the pasta mixture on top of the sauce.
- Pour half of the remaining sauce over the pasta, then sprinkle with half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Add the remaining pasta mixture, followed by the rest of the sauce.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let the baked ziti cool for a few minutes before serving.
* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.