Name: Vegetarian Ziti Recipe – Pasta.com
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: Salt (to taste); Black Pepper (to taste); 1 Red Onion (chopped); 2 Zucchini (diced); 1 teaspoon Oregano (dry); 4 cups Marinara Sauce; fresh basil leaves; 1 cup Ricotta; ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese (divided and grated); 6 ounces Mozzarella (shredded)

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Vegetarian Ziti Recipe

A luxurious Vegetarian Ziti recipe that pairs ziti with a decadent cheesy zucchini mixture.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings

Calories 753 kcal

Ingredients

11 ounces Ziti Pasta
3 tablespoons Olive Oil, extra virgin
1 Red Onion, chopped
2 Zucchini, diced
1 teaspoon Oregano, dry
4 cups Marinara Sauce
fresh basil leaves
1 cup Ricotta
½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, divided and grated
6 ounces Mozzarella, shredded
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain it 4 minutes before the time indicated on the package instructions.
In a skillet, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until caramelized.
Add in diced zucchini and dry oregano. Stir often and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper and stir well to combine.
Combine ricotta, half of the Parmigiano, and a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
Add ricotta mixture, half of the marinara sauce, plus the cooked pasta in the skillet once the zucchini is ready. Toss well to combine.
Cover the bottom of the baking dish with some marinara sauce. Pour the pasta into the baking dish and spread it evenly. Cover with the rest of the marinara sauce.
Sprinkle with Parmigiano and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
Serve and enjoy.