Baked Ziti

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Stop cooking the pasta when it is just slightly undercooked; it will continue cooking in the oven. Drain the pasta and set it aside.

In a large bowl, add 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce, the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, pepper, and egg. Stir well to combine.

Add the cooked pasta to the cheese mixture. Stir well to combine.

Pour a small amount of the remaining marinara sauce into a 9×13-inch baking dish. (You can also use a 3 quart casserole dish or two smaller dishes such as 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pans.) Shake the dish or use a spoon to lightly coat the bottom of the dish with the sauce.

Spread the pasta mixture into the dish(es).

Pour the remaining sauce over the pasta and spread it evenly over the top. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of Parmesan cheese over the top.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. (Bake for 20 to 25 minutes for smaller dishes.)