A pan of baked ziti for under three dollars a serving and feeds six people with leftovers. Jarred sauce, a tub of ricotta, a bag of mozzarella, and a box of pasta. That's the whole move.
What You Need
Serves
6
- 1 lb ziti
- 1 jar marinara, 24–28oz
- 15oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
How to Make It
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook ziti 2 minutes short of al dente in heavily salted water. Drain.
- 2
In the drained pot, stir together marinara, garlic, Italian seasoning, and a heavy pinch of salt. Add pasta and toss to coat.
- 3
Dump half the pasta into a 9x13 pan. Dollop with half the ricotta and a third of the mozzarella. Layer remaining pasta, ricotta, and mozzarella on top. Finish with parmesan.
- 4
Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes until the top is bubbly and browned. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
