CREAMY BAKED ZITI
Creamy is the key word here, as sour cream and cream cheese take a tomato, marinara and ziti casserole to a whole new level of pasta deliciousness.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375ºF.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Remove pasta from pan; drain.
- Add pasta sauce, tomatoes and cream cheese to same pan; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is blended, stirring frequently. Return pasta to pan; mix well.
- Layer half the pasta mixture in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with layers of sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella and remaining pasta mixture. Top with remaining mozzarella; sprinkle with Parmesan.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g
BAKED ZITI I
A lady I worked with brought this in one day, and it was a hit. Now it is the favorite of all my dinner guests. It's great for a covered dish dinner too. I have made this also without the meat, and it is well received.
Provided by Colleen B. Smith
Categories Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape Recipes Ziti Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
- In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 913.6 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
CREAMY BAKED ZITI
Cream cheese is the secret to the silky sauce in this vegetarian baked pasta dish, while mozzarella and Parmesan create a golden bubbling crust on top.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Baked Ziti Recipes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place tomatoes in a food processor and puree until smooth.
- In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes, and cook until golden and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes. Bring to a boil over high, then reduce heat to medium and cook at a rapid simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a pot of generously salted boiling water, cook pasta 4 minutes less than according to package instructions (about 6 minutes total). Drain into a colander and rinse under cold water until cool, then drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Stir cream cheese into sauce until melted, then remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour 1 cup sauce into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; spread into an even layer. Scatter half of mozzarella over sauce. Add 3 cups sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan to bowl of pasta; toss to coat. Add pasta mixture to the baking dish in an even layer. Top with remaining sauce; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake on a rack in the top third position until cheese is melted, 10 minutes. Switch oven to broiler setting; broil until cheese is bubbly and browned in places, about 3 minutes more. Let cool 10 minutes; serve.
BEST BAKED ZITI RECIPE
Enjoy our Best Baked Ziti Recipe, a creamy, cheesy baked ziti. Our Best Baked Ziti Recipe is made with better-for-you versions of sour cream & mozzarella.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375ºF.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Remove from pan; drain. Meanwhile, cook pasta sauce, tomatoes and Neufchatel in same pan on medium heat 5 min. or until Neufchatel is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
- Toss pasta with sauce; spread half onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with layers of sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella and remaining pasta mixture; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 1050 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 14 g, Protein 20 g
EASY CREAMY BAKED ZITI RECIPE
Creamy Baked Ziti is a simple and delicious baked pasta dish that never fails to please. This easy baked ziti recipe is extra creamy and cheesy! Everything bakes together into something so tasty...the comfort food recipe ever!
Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie
Categories Main Course
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F and spray an 11x9-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, cook the pasta according to package (al dente/no salt) directions, drain.
- In the same large saucepan set over medium heat, cook the marinara sauce and cream cheese together until the cheese melts. Stir often.
- Add the pasta to the marinara/cheese sauce and mix well.
- Pour half the marinara/cheese/ziti sauce in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with half the mozzarella and half the Parmesan cheeses.
- Sprinkle the cheeses with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil.
- Layer the remaining marinara/cheese/ziti sauce over the cheese and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cover and bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until the baked ziti is bubbly and cheese is golden.
- Garnish with the remaining chopped basil and serve with toasted baguette.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 1139 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY BAKED ZITI
Ziti pasta bakes with layers of creamy tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese in an easy and comforting dish that's ready in less than an hour.
Provided by Kraft
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Remove from pan; drain. Meanwhile, add marinara sauce, tomatoes and cream cheese to same pan; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Return pasta to pan; mix well.
- Layer half the pasta mixture in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella and remaining pasta mixture. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
BAKED ZITI WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
This amazing baked ziti recipe is lightened up with roasted vegetables. Golden mozzarella, sizzling red sauce and tender pasta make this vegetarian ziti super delicious! Recipe yields 8 servings.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Main dish
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- To roast the veggies: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit with racks in the middle and upper third of the oven. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the vegetables from sticking.
- Place the cauliflower florets on one pan. On the other pan, combine the bell peppers and onion. Drizzle half of the olive oil over one pan, and the other half over the other pan. Sprinkle the salt over the two pans. Gently toss until the vegetables on each pan are lightly coated in oil.
- Arrange the vegetables in an even layer across each pan. Bake until the vegetables are tender and caramelized on the edges, about 30 to 35 minutes, tossing the veggies and swapping their rack positions halfway (lower rack to upper rack, and vice versa). Leave the oven on at 425, because we're going to bake the dish at the same temperature. If you end up with any stray burnt onion pieces, discard them, and set the vegetables aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta just until al dente, according to package directions (it will continue to cook while it bakes in the oven, so you want the pasta to still have a little bite to it). Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
- Add 2 cups of the marinara, the chopped basil, and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella to the pasta. Gently stir to combine.
- It's assembly time! Spread 1 cup of additional marinara sauce inside a 9×13″ baker. Top with half of the pasta mixture, and gently spread it into an even layer. Evenly sprinkle the roasted cauliflower on top, then dollop 1 cup of the cottage cheese over the cauliflower (it doesn't need to be spread into an even layer), followed by 1/2 cup of the mozzarella.
- Top the mozzarella with the remaining pasta. Then sprinkle the roasted peppers and onion on top, dollop the remaining cup of ricotta on top, then dollop the remaining cup of marinara on that, then sprinkle the remaining cheese all over.
- Place a clean, rimmed baking sheet on the lower oven rack to catch any drippings. Place the ziti, uncovered, on top of the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, then transfer to the upper rack for 2 to 5 more minutes until the cheese is deeply golden, if desired.
- Remove the baker from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving (trust me). Sprinkle freshly torn basil on top, slice with a sharp knife, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 medium serving, Calories 366 calories, Sugar 11.2 g, Sodium 855.5 mg, Fat 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 20.8 g, Cholesterol 27.7 mg
BEST BAKED ZITI EVER
This is seriously the Best Baked Ziti Ever. Your family is going to love the homemade meat sauce, and that ricotta and cream cheese topping takes it to the next level!
Provided by Rachel Farnsworth
Categories Main Dish
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour olive oil into a large, deep skillet, over medium-high heat. Add in ground beef and brown, 5 minutes. Add in diced onions, and mushrooms (optional). Saute for 5 to 7 minutes until onions are soft and translucent, and ground beef is cooked through.
- Add in garlic and tomato paste and toast for 2 minutes. Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir in basil, oregano, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until pasta is ready.
- Cook pasta in boiling water, according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare the cheese topping in a small mixing bowl by combining cream cheese, ricotta, and parmesan. Mix together until smooth.
- Once the pasta is done, add it into the meat sauce and stir to combine. Pour it into a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Spread cheese mixture on top of the pasta.
- Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 kcal, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 1026 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HEALTHIER BAKED ZITI I
I love pasta but it is not always the healthiest thing to have for dinner. To make this one a little less guilty, I use turkey and add a carrot to the sauce. So tasty!
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Ground Turkey Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and ground turkey until onion is translucent and turkey is no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Add spaghetti sauce and carrot; simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes. Layer ingredients into prepared baking dish as follows: half the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, half the sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese, and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheeses are melted, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.8 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 74 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 914.4 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
THE BEST BAKED ZITI
I am half Italian, was raised eating the finest Italian-American cuisine, and have filmed almost 2000 recipe videos, so when you consider all of those facts, it seems incredible that I have never posted a video for baked ziti. Hopefully I make up for that long wait by posting what I think is the best version of it.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut down the length of each sausage with a sharp knife. Remove and discard casings.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan set over high heat. Add sausages and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula, until the sausage begins to brown, and the onion turns translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add oregano, thyme, and rosemary and cook for 1 minute more. Pour in marinara sauce. Pour 1 cup water into each jar to rinse out remaining sauce; add to the saucepan. Stir together and bring sauce to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Turn off heat and reserve until needed. Before using, skim any excess fat that rises to the surface.
- While sauce simmers, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 or 2 minutes less than the directions on the package call for, about 8 minutes. Drain well and transfer into a large mixing bowl.
- Carefully add the meat sauce and stir until thoroughly combined. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large 9x15-inch or 9x13-inch casserole dish with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer half of the pasta and sauce mixture to the prepared dish, then use a spatula to even out into a uniform layer. Top with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and then 1/2 of the grated Pecorino Romano cheese, being sure to distribute evenly. Top with the rest of the pasta and sauce mixture and give the pan a little shake to settle the sauce. Repeat the cheese application.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the casserole is piping hot, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Top with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1380.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
BAKED ZITI RECIPE
Baked Ziti is an easy baked pasta recipe filled with a cream cheese and tomato sauce and topped with cheese! It's great for feeding a crowd.
Provided by Lil' Luna
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Cook pasta as directed on package in a large pot. Remove pasta and drain.
- While pasta is cooking, cook up hamburger and Italian sausage until no longer pink. Drain fat and set aside.
- Add Marinara sauce, tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream to large pot and cook until well blended and cream cheese is melted.
- Add pasta and meat to pot and mix well. Add garlic salt and Italian seasoning and add more or less if needed.
- Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Top with fresh Mozzarella cheese and basil.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 883 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SUPER CHEESY BAKED ZITI
The best baked ziti recipe for those who like it very cheesy and flavorful!
Provided by Baby Bunny
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Combine 4 cups mozzarella, pasta sauce, ricotta, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add cooked ziti and mix well to coat. Transfer to a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over top, along with parsley. Cover with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until thoroughly heated and cheese on top is melted, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 797.9 mg, Sugar 7 g
CREAMY BAKED ZITI
Easy and delicious ziti recipe that hands down replaces lasagna as one of my favorite pasta dishes. Hunt's canned garlic & herb spaghetti sauce works nicely with this.
Provided by Queen Puff
Categories Meat
Time 45m
Yield 10 squares, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Brown ground beef along with chopped onion.
- Drain grease from ground beef.
- Add spaghetti sauce to ground beef (traditional or garlic & herb spaghetti sauce).
- Simmer on low heat until ready to assemble.
- Boil pasta as directed.
- Drain pasta and return to pot.
- Add garlic alfredo sauce to pasta and stir to coat.
- Pour half of spaghetti sauce mixture into bottom of a greased 9 x 13 pan.
- Pour pasta onto top of the spaghetti sauce.
- Pour remainder of spaghetti sauce mixture onto the pasta.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Add mozzarella cheese to top and return to oven for 15 more minutes.
- Let set for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.2, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 49.3, Sodium 324.5, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 20.1
CREAMY BAKED ZITI
I had a favorite restaurant in Chevy Chase, MD that made wonderful ziti. I've tried to duplicate it. This is my best effort. It's my absolute favorite recipe.
Provided by Ashley L.
Categories European
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Place olive oil and red wine in sauce pan on medium heat.
- Stir in tomato paste first.
- Add rest of ingredients.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat milk in a saucepan until it is steaming. Do not boil.
- While milk is heating, melt butter in a seperate saucepan.
- Whisk flour into melted butter. Let cook on medium for about 5 minutes. Keep whisking.
- Once milk is steaming, whisk into butter and flour mixture a cup at a time. It will become thicker as you whisk.
- After all milk is added, bring to a boil for 30 seconds constantly stirring.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in salt and nutmeg.
- Place half of the cooked ziti noodles on bottom of large casserole dish.
- Spoon on half of the marinara sauce.
- Spoon on half of the besciamella sauce.
- Top with half of mozerella cheese.
- Repeat.
- Bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Your cheese should brown and bubble.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.9, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 103.4, Sodium 2015.6, Carbohydrate 72.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 21.2, Protein 32.9
CREAMY BAKED ZITI
I won't promise you "Fast and Easy" With this one. It's a little more work than most but It's oh so worth the effort. It's called "Creamy" Due to the fact that there is a made from scratch cream sauce added instead of Ricotta Cheese. I am NOT a fan of Ricotta cheese so I think this version is a nice alternative. It's great served with a beautiful ceasar salad and a basket of sliced crusty bread. Yum!! This is truly delicious!
Provided by MTpockets
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoons Olive oil and onions and saute 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add beef and brown.
- Meanwhile, In a large pot or dutch oven, cook pasta ala dente and drain well.
- Brown beef until it's no longer pink and drain off fat.
- In the same skillet, add to beef and onions, 1/2 teaspoons salt, garlic, pasta sauce, tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
- Stir to blend, Then set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat, add flour and whisk constantly until smooth and well blended or about 1 minute, gradually add milk and simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture bubbles and thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese and remaining 1/4 tsp salt and pepper.
- Pour beef mixture and milk mixture into dutch oven with noodles and mix until well blended.
- Transfer entire mixture to a large, buttered, baking dish or nonstick lasagne pan, top with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake at 350' for 20-25 minutes or until mixture is heated through and bubbly and cheese is melted and becoming crusty.
- ** sometimes I add 1/2 the cheese to beef mixture and then top with the other half.
- Let stand approximately 5-10 minutes, and serve.
CREAMY BAKED ZITI WITH BROCCOLI
Make and share this Creamy Baked Ziti With Broccoli recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Marie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cook penne in boiling salted water until al dente.
- Drain pasta and place in large bowl.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat and saute garlic for about 1 minute.
- Combine garlic, broccoli, Parmesan cheese and cream with penne.
- Spoon mixture into a large baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake, covered for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Note: Can be made up until baking point and refrigerated until dinner time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 730.8, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 103.8, Sodium 580.3, Carbohydrate 73.5, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 27.9
CREAMY BAKED ZITI RECIPE
With a creamy, tomato-based sauce, our Creamy Baked Ziti has a smooth, tangy flavor. The surface of the pasta dish is covered with lightly browned, melted mozzarella cheese that bakes up gooey and delicious. The hearty noodles are the perfect base for the beef and tomato sauce that holds this dish together.
Provided by April Freeman
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- Cook the ziti in a large saucepan according to package instructions. Drain the ziti and keep it in the colander while you reuse the pot to create the pasta sauce.
- Open the can of tomato sauce and mix it in the pasta pot with the Italian seasoning and onion powder. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and put it in the tomato sauce mixture.
- Heat the sauce over medium heat, stirring until the cream cheese is melted and incorporated into the tomato sauce. If this takes too long, you can use a stick blender to blend the cream cheese into the sauce.
- Stir the browned ground beef into this mixture until it is fully mixed. Take it off the heat and set it aside.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix together the garlic, parsley, and eggs. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
- Stir the cooked and drained pasta into the tomato sauce in the pasta pot.
- Spray a 9 by 13 pan with cooking spray. Put half of the ziti and sauce mixture in the pan. Spread the garlic, parsley, Parmesan, and egg mixture on top of this layer.
- Add the rest of the ziti on top of this layer. Sprinkle mozzarella on the top of the ziti.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake the dish in the oven for fifteen minutes. Remove the foil and bake it for an additional ten to twenty minutes or until the cheese on top is lightly browned.
- Remove the pasta from the oven and let it sit for about five minutes. Serve the pasta with a side salad and crusty bread.
CREAMY BAKED ZITI
I really enjoy making this recipe and I always make an extra pan to give to neighbors. I have had many recipe request. There's plenty of room to play with this one. You could very well use one of your very own sauce recipes, or change the beef up for Italian sausage. Add mushrooms and bell pepper for a little twist. Hope you enjoy!!
Provided by Daydasa
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown onion,Italian seasoning,garlic,and ground beef over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Drain.
- Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Toss pasta with 1 cup of spaghetti sauce.
- Layer as follows in a buttered 9x13 baking dish: 1/2 of the Ziti,all the provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 spaghetti sauce, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- This can also be split into two 8x8 pans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.3, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 881, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 12.9, Protein 22.4
BAKED ZITI
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, and add ziti. Cook the ziti until just al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes, and drain.
- Meanwhile, bring the marinara sauce to a simmer in a large skillet. Stir in the ricotta and basil leaves.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 15-by-10-inch Pyrex baking dish. Layer half of the ziti on top of the sauce. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella cubes and half of the provola. Pour 2 cups of the sauce over the cheese, and spread in an even layer. Top with the rest of the pasta, and spread 2 cups sauce over that layer of pasta. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses, and dollop with the remaining 1/2 cup of sauce.
- Place the dish in the oven, and bake, uncovered, until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting. (If you want to assemble this ahead, bake for 15 minutes covered with foil, then, when ready to serve, uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes.)
EXTRA CHEESY BAKED ZITI
Extra easy baked ziti made entirely from scratch! Our favorite baked ziti recipe is creamy and cheesy with a mixture of pasta, a five minute homemade sauce and four cheeses.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Main, Dinner
Time 30m
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine canned tomatoes and their juices, basil, garlic, salt, pepper and the mascarpone cheese in a blender or food processor. (A food mill will also work.) Blend until the basil and garlic are chopped into tiny bits and the sauce is well mixed. Taste and adjust with additional salt as needed. Set aside.
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (if your oven runs hot, reduce this to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.)
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil, add the pasta, and then cook for about half of the recommended cook time on the package (5 or 6 minutes). Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water, drain the pasta, and then place it back into the pot. Undercooking the pasta makes sure that it does not overcook when baked with the sauce in the oven.
- In a medium bowl, toss the mozzarella, Fontina and Pecorino Romano cheese together.
- Add the sauce, 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water and three-quarters of the shredded cheese mix to the pot with pasta. Stir well. The mixture should look a bit thin, if it seems thick, add a splash more of the reserved pasta water.
- Transfer the ziti mixture to a large baking dish and top with the remaining shredded cheese mix. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is melted and golden brown on top. Allow the baked ziti to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/8 of the recipe, Calories 511, Fat 27.2g, SaturatedFat 15.7g, Cholesterol 74.4mg, Sodium 511mg, Carbohydrate 46.4g, Fiber 2.8g, Sugar 4.5g, Protein 19.1g
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- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the directions on the box. I prefer to cook my pasta al dente since it will cook a bit more in the liquid in the casserole dish. Drain the pasta.
- While the large pot is still hot, add the cubed cream cheese and stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until mostly melted. Add the hot pasta, pasta sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir until pasta is well-coated. Stir in half (1 cup) of the shredded cheese until evenly dispersed.
- Pour the pasta into a 2 quart casserole (I have also used a 9x13" baking dish or disposable casserole container). Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese evenly over the top and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese bubbles. Remove from oven and allow to cool 15 minutes before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered or wrapped tightly, up to 1 week. Baked casserole freezes well-- up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cut up and heat individual servings in the microwave or cover with foil and bake in a 300ºF oven for 20 minutes. Make ahead: casserole can be assembled and refrigerated up to 12 hours. Add an extra 5 minutes to baking time.
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- Place oil and garlic in large pan and sauté over medium heat just until fragrant. Add all of the tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper and cook for about 10 minutes until thickened a bit. Turn off heat and add 1/2 cup of chopped basil. Save the remaining basil for after cooking.
- Pour heavy cream into a second large saucepan. While cream is cold, whisk in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Simmer over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1lb of cottage cheese, 2 beaten eggs, 1 cup of the tomato sauce mixture, and half of the Parmesan and cubed mozzarella (reserving the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella for top of dish). Stir until combined (this mixture will now be a light red/pinkish color).
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- Heat oven to 375°F and spray an 13x9 baking dish or a cast iron enamel casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large pasta pot, cook the pasta until it is al dente (meaning it is not cooked all the way through yet) and then drain.
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Ratings 417Calories 360 per servingCategory Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
- Lightly spray the bottom and sides of a 6-quart Instant Pot with nonstick cooking spray. Pour in the broth and cream and add the salt, pepper and garlic.
- Add the pasta; don't stir, but if it's mounded in the center, arrange into an even layer. Pour the crushed tomatoes evenly over the pasta and sprinkle the oregano and basil over the top. Don't stir.
- Secure the lid of the Instant Pot, set the valve to seal, and select "manual" or "pressure cook" and dial up or down to the minutes needed --> take the cooking time on the pasta package directions, cut it in half and subtract two more minutes. So for pasta that cooks to al dente in 12 minutes, the IP cooking time would be 4 minutes (add an extra minute if you like your pasta super soft).
- Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir thoroughly (it's ok if there are some darker, cooked spots on the bottom of the pot/bottom layer of pasta). Serve the ziti immediately with chopped, fresh basil, and additional Parmesan, if desired.
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Servings 8Calories 430 per servingTotal Time 40 mins
- COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Remove from pan; drain. Meanwhile, add marinara sauce, tomatoes and cream cheese to same pan; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Return pasta to pan; mix well.
- LAYER half the pasta mixture in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella and remaining pasta mixture. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
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