Measurements

• 1 pound Ziti Pasta
• 2 cups Marinara Sauce
• 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
• 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 1 Yellow Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 cup Basil Leaves, chopped

Preparation Method

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
• Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
• Stir well and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked ziti pasta, ricotta cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Mix well.
• Add the marinara sauce mixture to the pasta and cheese mixture.
• Stir until everything is well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
• Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
• Garnish with chopped basil leaves before serving.

* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.