𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗬 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗬 𝗬𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗬 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗡𝗘

### Directions:

1. **Preheat your oven** to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. **Cook the pasta:** Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. **Prepare the creamy filling:** In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 2 cups of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until it’s smooth and creamy.

4. **Assemble the dish:** Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Then, layer half of the cooked ziti pasta over the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the pasta, followed by another layer of marinara sauce. Repeat the layers, topping the final layer with the remaining mozzarella cheese.

5. **Bake:** Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

6. **Garnish and serve:** Remove the ziti from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves (optional), then slice and serve!

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**Why This Dish Will Have You Saying “Yummy!”**

This **Melt-in-Your-Mouth Creamy Baked Ziti** is everything you could ever want in a pasta dish—rich, cheesy, and perfectly balanced. The creamy ricotta filling and gooey mozzarella melt together to create a luscious, satisfying bite, while the marinara sauce adds a zesty tomato kick. It’s comfort food at its finest!

And here’s the thing: **Only the true active members**—the ones who know exactly what it feels like to take that first bite of something truly delicious—will *really* appreciate how amazing this dish is. So, if you’re part of the “Yummy” club, then go ahead and leave a comment, or just dig into this dish and savor every bite!

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So there you have it—your new favorite comfort food that’s easy to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Don’t forget to share your experience and let me know what you think—**Active Members Only** need apply for the “Yummy” stamp of approval. 😉

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Enjoy this creamy, cheesy ziti! Let me know how it turns out and if you’re feeling the yumminess!