Air Fryer Baked Ziti
Description
Air Fryer Baked Ziti -- Calling all pasta lovers and cheese enthusiasts! Craving that warm, gooey, cheesy goodness of classic baked ziti but short on time and patience?
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound penne pasta, not cooked
- 24 ounces pasta sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup panko
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the ziti according to package instructions until just al dente. Drain well and return to the pot.
- Spray your baking dish with cooking spray. Add the drained pasta to a large bowl, and add the marinara sauce, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella, and 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; add the Italian seasoning.
- Transfer the ziti mixture to the saucepan and simmer for 1-2 minutes; fold in the rest of the cheese.
- Add the panko, melted butter, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a small bowl and mix well.
- Sprinkle the panko on top of the casserole.
- Preheat your air fryer to 330 degrees F (165°C) for 3-5 minutes. Once preheated, carefully place the pan in the air fryer basket. Set cook time for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown on top. Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model.
- Let the baked ziti cool for a few minutes after cooking. Garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Pan, Must be oven safe
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 1035mgPotassium: 362mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 699IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 249mgIron: 2mg