Easy Creamy Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti pasta + 2 tsp oil + 1 tsp salt for water
• 1 15oz container whole milk ricotta cheese
• 48 ounces jarred pasta sauce (2 jars)
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp crushed red peppers
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 8oz package cream cheese, chopped
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil pasta according to directions on package. Add...: Boil pasta according to directions on package. Add salt and oil to boiling water. Drain well.

2. 2

   Add pasta back to pot, add in ricotta...: Add pasta back to pot, add in ricotta cheese and coat completely. Set aside.

3. 3

   Prep sauce. Pour sauce into small pot. Chop...: Prep sauce. Pour sauce into small pot. Chop herbs, garlic, and onion. Add salt to sauce. Stir in dry spices. Simmer on low heat for 12-15 minutes to cook onion and garlic.

4. 4

   Add in cream cheese cubes. Stir until it...: Add in cream cheese cubes. Stir until it melts into sauce.

5. 5

   Pour sauce over pasta. Coat completely. Stir in...: Pour sauce over pasta. Coat completely. Stir in a few handfuls mozzarella cheese.

6. 6

   Pour pasta into foil pan or casserole dish....: Pour pasta into foil pan or casserole dish. Top with remaining mozzarella.

7. 7

   Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 minutes...: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until cheese has browned.