Gluten-free Baked Ziti
This Gluten-Free Baked Ziti recipe is the ultimate classic Italian comfort food! Don't worry; this gluten-free version does not skimp on the bold Italian flavors that you look forward to with a cheesy baked ziti. It can be assembled ahead of time for an easy dinner, holiday gathering, or to feed a crowd at your next party.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 9x13 casserole or baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce box of gluten-free ziti or penne I recommend the Bionaturae or Jovial brand
- 1 15-ounce container of whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning can also substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 24-ounce jar of high-quality tomato sauce 3 cups
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella
- extra sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- As the oven is heating up, cook the gluten-free pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; I use a 5 ½ quart pot. Add the pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Set your timer if needed because you don't want to overcook the pasta.
- Drain the pasta and add to the casserole dish; rinsing the pasta isn't necessary. Set the casserole dish aside.
- Mix the ricotta, egg, seasonings, and parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Add the ricotta mixture to the pasta.
- Pour the sauce in with the pasta and cheese mixture and stir until combined.
- Top with the mozzarella cheese and then cover tightly with foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes and then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese melts and the sauce is bubbly on the sides.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot with extra sauce.
Notes
** I recommend Bionaturae or Jovial Pasta for the best results.
** This recipe serves around 6 people.
** To reduce fat and calories use part-skim ricotta and mozzarella.
Storage tips
Believe it or not, this gluten-free baked ziti stores great in the refrigerator and freezes making great for meal prep. You can do this in a couple of different ways.
For the week.
- Assemble the ingredients in a baking dish, cover, and store in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Because the dish will be cold on cooking day, you'll need to add an extra 10-fifteen minutes of cooking time.
- Cook the gluten-free ziti thoroughly and store leftovers in the fridge for five days. When you're ready to eat, Place a portion of ziti in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or until hot.
- Assemble the ingredients into a baking dish (disposable if you need to), cover, label, and freeze for up to 3 months. Take it out to thaw 2-3 days ahead of time to thaw in the refrigerator.
- On cooking day, continue with the recipe. The ziti will likely still be cold or even slightly frozen, so you'll need to add up to 20 minutes of cooking time, maybe longer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 569kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 26gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 73mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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