Baked Three-Cheese Ziti

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 1 (8-oz.) package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 3 tablespoons jarred pesto sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add 2 cups marinara sauce, half of mozzarella cheese, half of Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, pesto, and red pepper, stirring gently to blend.
2. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 13" x 9" baking dish. Spoon remaining marinara sauce over pasta; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve extra Parmesan at the table.