Baked Ziti Mug Cake

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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup of pasta (I used Banza)

  • 1/4 cup part skim ricotta

  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 tsp dried basil

  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

  • salt and pepper

  • 1/4 cup mozarella

  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce (I used Raos)

Directions:

  1. Boil water for the pasta. Cook pasta according to box instructions. Drain the pasta.

  2. In a bowl mix together the ricotta, parmesan, dried basil, dried oregano, salt and pepper.

  3. Add in the cooked pasta to the ricotta mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.

  4. In a mug, add in half of the 1/4 cup of marinara sauce. Then add in half of the 1/4 cup of mozzarella.

  5. Add the pasta mixture to the mug.

  6. Top with the rest of the marinara and then the rest of the mozzarella.

  7. Cook in the microwave for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

  8. Eat out of the mug, or empty the dish onto a plate and enjoy!