One-Serving Baked Ziti

Pot, Skillet, Oven-Safe Baking Dish

10 minutes

40 minutes

Italian

Baked Ziti, Italian, One Serving, Easy

Main Course

Baking

Vegetarian

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60g dry ziti pasta

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 cup diced onion

1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/2 cup marinara sauce

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the ziti pasta. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic powder, oregano, and basil and cook for an additional minute.

Add the tomato paste and marinara sauce to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the cooked ziti pasta until evenly coated with sauce.

Transfer the ziti mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot!

Calories – 545; Fat – 19g; Carbohydrates – 64g; Protein – 24g; Sodium – 717mg; Cholesterol – 68mg

Enjoy a delicious Italian classic with this easy one-serving recipe for Baked Ziti! This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit! Simply cook some ziti pasta, sauté some vegetables, mix it all together with some tomato sauce, top it off with Parmesan cheese, then bake it in the oven until golden brown! Enjoy your homemade Baked Ziti!

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