Description
Microwave Lazy Baked Ziti in a Mug is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy nights or lazy weekends. This quick and satisfying dish combines tender ziti pasta, rich marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese—all cooked in just minutes in your microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup dry ziti pasta
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine ziti pasta with enough water to cover it completely. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes until al dente, stirring halfway.
- Drain excess water (reserve some if desired) and mix in marinara sauce, cottage cheese, dried herbs, and half the mozzarella.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and microwave for an additional minute until cheese is melted.
- Let cool for two minutes before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg