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Ultimate Gluten-Free Baked Ziti Recipe – Easy & Delicious!

Gluten-Free Baked Ziti

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Savory gluten-free baked ziti recipe. Easy, delicious pasta tech for a crowd-pleasing dinner. No filler words used.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces gluten-free penne or ziti pasta
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage or ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  • Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, brown sausage/beef with onion over medium heat. Stir in garlic, cook 1 minute. Drain excess fat.
  • Pour marinara into meat mixture, stir, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, mix ricotta, egg, parsley, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble: Spread thin layer of meat sauce in dish. Add half the pasta. Spoon all ricotta mixture over pasta. Top with remaining pasta, then remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
  • Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes more until golden and bubbly. Rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Notes

    A fantastic, easy gluten-free baked ziti recipe that’s hearty, cheesy, and satisfying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or family gathering, this inclusive comfort food is sure to please everyone.

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