Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add 1 pound ziti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 9–11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• In a large bowl, crack 2 eggs and whisk lightly. Add 16 ounces ricotta cheese and mix until combined.
• Add to the ricotta mixture: 1 cup mozzarella (from the 2 cups), 1/2 cup Parmesan (from the 1 cup), 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Stir until evenly combined.
• Add the drained ziti to the cheese mixture and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
• Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with oil. Spread half of the marinara sauce (2 cups of the 32 ounces/4 cups) evenly over the bottom of the dish.
• Transfer the cheesy ziti into the baking dish and spread it evenly.
• Spoon the remaining 2 cups marinara over the pasta, then evenly sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
• Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted.
• If the top cheese isn’t browned to your liking, remove the foil and bake uncovered an additional 3–5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let the baked ziti stand 5 minutes before serving.