What cheese is best for baked ziti?

Mozzarella and ricotta are commonly used.

Can I prepare it ahead of time?

Yes, it can be assembled and baked later.

Garlic bread and a side salad pair well.

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Classic Italian-American dish made with ziti pasta, marinara sauce, and cheese.

Pro 100 g

220 kcal

1 serving

660 kcal

(300 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
12 g / 100g	40 g / 100g	7 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 18% · Carbs 59% · Fat 23%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 serving (300 g, 660 kcal) is 33% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 serving takes about 161 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Baked Ziti is number 6 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 170 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Crunchy Vegetable Sushi	140	3 g
Savory Lentil Shepherd's Pie	150	9 g
Savory Veggie Sushi	150	3 g
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)	200	25 g
Savory Okonomiyaki	210	8 g
Baked Ziti	220	12 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

4/10

Enjoy occasional servings as it can be high in calories and carbs.

What cheese is best for baked ziti?: Mozzarella and ricotta are commonly used.
Can I prepare it ahead of time?: Yes, it can be assembled and baked later.
What can I serve with it?: Garlic bread and a side salad pair well.

Scanne jede Mahlzeit mit der App und erhalte sofort eine Schätzung von Kalorien und Makros.