Baked ziti is a classic pasta dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just four ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this simple recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
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--4 CHEESE BAKED ZITI--
Make and share this --4 Cheese Baked Ziti-- recipe from Food.com.
Provided by 3.baby.dux.mommy
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to the pan.
- Stir in Alfredo sauce and sour cream. Spoon half into a lightly greased 3-qt. baking dish.
- Combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese and parsley; spread over pasta.
- Top with remaining pasta mixture; sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.
- Serve with tossed salad and buttered Italian bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1124.9, Fat 53.1, SaturatedFat 31.6, Cholesterol 268.7, Sodium 1160.2, Carbohydrate 94.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.8, Protein 65.2
4-INGREDIENT BAKED ZITI
Make and share this 4-Ingredient Baked Ziti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TeamZZZ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pre-heat over to 350.
- Cook beef until brown, add to large bowl.
- Cook pasta, add to bowl.
- To bowl, add 1 jar of sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, mix well.
- Add to glass baking dish, top with 1 cup of mozzarella, cover with tin foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil, bake for another 10-15 minutes.
VEGETARIAN BAKED ZITI
Baked ziti is one of our family favorites; I developed this to serve at dinner when a good friend who is a vegetarian comes over.
Provided by HisHouseCook
Categories Pasta and Noodles Pasta by Shape Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 3-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt; stir to combined.
- Meanwhile, 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 and rinse in cold water.
- Mix spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes together in a medium bowl.
- Spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of the prepared casserole. Layer ingredients as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, 1/2 of the vegetable mixture, 1/2 of the Parmesan substitute, 1/2 of the mozzarella slices, 1/2 of the remaining sauce, all of the remaining ziti, all of the remaining vegetables, all of the remaining Parmesan substitute, and all of the remaining sauce. Set remaining mozzarella slices aside.
- Cover loosely and bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, uncover, and top with remaining mozzarella slices. Return to the oven and bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted and slightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 866.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
EASY 4-INGREDIENT PASTA BAKE
So delicious! A crowd pleaser! Can be used as a main or side dish.
Provided by Susan Falcone Daquino
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cavatappi and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned but not yet crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and then cut into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Mix pasta, bacon, crushed tomatoes, and processed cheese together in a large bowl. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 1277.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
FOUR-CHEESE BAKED ZITI
Diane Nemitz of Ludington, Michigan writes, "A day without pasta is a like a day without sunshine!" Beefed up with vegetables and cheese, her mouthwatering baked ziti will definitely make days brighter.-Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the onion, green pepper and carrots until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Cook ziti according to package directions; drain. Stir in the vegetable mixture, ricotta cheese, provolone cheese and basil. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
QUICK 4-CHEESE BAKED ZITI
Make and share this Quick 4-Cheese Baked Ziti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LorenLou
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions (a little oil added to the water helps keep it from sticking together).
- Set aside.
- Spray a 13x9 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce in bottom of the dish.
- Next, layer of 1/3 of the mushrooms and 1/3 of the pasta.
- Spread all the ricotta over this layer.
- Then layer half the remaining sauce, another 1/3 mushrooms and another 1/3 pasta.
- Sprinkle all the Parmesan cheese over this layer.
- Finally, layer remaining sauce, mushrooms and pasta.
- Cover this layer with the mozzarella.
- Place the slices of Provolone on top.
- Cover and bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.3, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 1348, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 39.3
5-INGREDIENT EASY BAKED ZITI
Make and share this 5-Ingredient Easy Baked Ziti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by NancyB
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta and drain.
- Mix pasta, spaghetti sauce, cooked ground beef, Parmesan cheese and 2 cups of Mozzarella cheese well.
- Spread mixture in a 9 x13 baking dish.
- Top with remaining 2 cups of grated Mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese on top has melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 830, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 109.3, Sodium 1381.9, Carbohydrate 79.2, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 12.3, Protein 44
BAKED ZITI IV
The BEST Baked Ziti!! This has flavor and yields a great amount. Try this recipe; it IS the best!
Provided by SETHALLEN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil until tender. Stir in rosemary and garlic. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Place ground beef and sausage in the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Stir in the onion mixture and the spaghetti sauce. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In the prepared dish, layer 1/2 of the cooked pasta, provolone cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and a little less than 1/2 of the meat mixture. Then layer the rest of the pasta, mozzarella cheese, remaining meat mixture, and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheeses are melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 801.4 mg, Sugar 9.9 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
VEGAN BAKED ZITI RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by á-4939
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook the ziti. Meanwhile, crumble the tofu into a large bowl using your fingers. Add the nutritional yeast flakes, lemon juice, agave nectar, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper and mash with a fork until completely smooth. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch square baking pan or casserole dish. Drain the ziti in a colander and add it to the tofu mixture along with the chopped spinach and parsley. Stir until well combined. Place half of the ziti mixture into the prepared pan. Top it with half of the marinara sauce and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layering procedure with the remaining ziti, marinara sauce, and cheese. Sprinkle a little additional cheese or nutritional yeast flakes over the top, if desired. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned around the edges. Serve hot.
FOUR CHEESE BAKED ZITI
Make and share this Four Cheese Baked Ziti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ShelleyGirl13
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2 quart ovenproof casserole dish; set aside.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
- Meanwhile, bring half-and-half, basil, and crushed red pepper to a simmer in a heavy, large saucepan over medium high heat. Add cheeses 1 handful at a time, stirring constantly until cheeses are melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in egg yolks. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix in pasta. Spoon into prepared dish.
- Bake until heated through, approximately 10 minutes. Serve hot.
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
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of Italian sausage and ground beef.
- Add a layer of ricotta cheese between the ziti and the sauce for an extra creamy dish.
- If you don't have a large baking dish, you can use two smaller dishes.
- Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the ziti.
- Cover the ziti with aluminum foil for the first 30 minutes of baking to prevent it from drying out.
- Uncover the ziti and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the ziti cool for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
This 4-ingredient baked ziti is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. It is also a great way to use up leftover spaghetti sauce. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love.
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