This classic meatless baked ziti is an easy layered pasta dish made with a zesty sauce, 3 different kinds of cheeses, and baked until golden and bubbly!
Cook the penne pasta according to package directions.
Drain the pasta in a colander.
In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley and Italian seasoning to a large bowl and stir to combine well.
In a 9x13 baking dish, add half of the sauce and spread evenly all around the dish.
Add the cooked/ drained pasta to cheese mixture and toss well to coat
Add the pasta mixture to the baking dish spread evenly.
Top with remaining sauce, then the other 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup parmesan cheese.
Bake in the oven for 35 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted and slightly brown.
Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes
Notes
Use other pasta like rotini or rigatoni as well.Freezes well. After assembling the ingredients, cover the dish with plastic wrap then aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months.When ready to bake, thaw in the refrigerator the day of baking. Be sure to remove the plastic wrap before baking.You can also place the frozen dish in the oven BEFORE preheating the oven and add an additional 15 minutes to making time. (again remove the plastic wrap before baking)