Baked Ziti is a classic Italian-American dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. The combination of pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce is always a winner. Aimee's Adventures blog has a delicious recipe for Baked Ziti that is sure to become a family favorite. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide to making Aimee's Baked Ziti, along with some helpful tips and tricks to make sure it turns out perfectly.
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BAKED ZITI - AIMEES ADVENTURES
I found this recipe on the AimeesAdventures.com while doing Weight Watchers. Though I no longer follow Weight Watchers I still use this recipe often. This is a terrific quick, low-fat, meatless recipe.
Provided by Johnsdeere
Categories Healthy
Time 1h
Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the Zitti according to the package directions.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Stir 1/2 of the sauce into the cooked noodles.
- Spoon 1/2 of the noodles into an 8x8 pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the egg white, cottage cheese, basil, parsley and 1 Tablespoon of Parmesan Cheese.
- Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
- Top with remaining noodles and pour the rest of the sauce on top.
- Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan Cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
- Add mozzarella cheese and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Allow the dish to sit 5 minutes before serving.
SLOW-COOKER BAKED ZITI
I don't know one family that doesn't have some crazy, hectic weeknights. This slow-cooker baked ziti recipe was a delicious, easy fix for a busy weeknight dinner for our family. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, egg, basil, and if desired, red pepper flakes; set aside. Pour pasta sauce into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Evenly top sauce with pasta; pour water over top. Drop heaping tablespoons of ricotta cheese mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Cover; cook on high until heated through and pasta is tender, 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Top with fresh basil and if desired, Parmesan cheese and additional red pepper flakes; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
BAKED ZITI
Make and share this Baked Ziti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Loves Food
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a pan with olive oil, add in chopped onion and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes. Add in ground beef and cook until done. Add in Italian seasoning and red pepper.
- When done, set meat aside.
- Using same pan remove the casings from the sausage and crumble and saute until crispy, not burnt.
- Heat water to a rolling boil to cook pasta.
- Cook ziti al dente.
- The same pan mix sausage and ground beef.
- Add sauce and pasta to pan with meat and mix.
- In an aluminum tin, line the bottom with the meat and pasta mixture and sprinkle cheese. Keep layering until done adding cheese in between. You may need two tins.
- Bake in oven at 350°F covered for about 1/2 hours. Remove tin foil and continue baking for another 1/2 hour or until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from oven. Sprinkle with parsley and cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1291.2, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 114.9, Sodium 805.5, Carbohydrate 176.2, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 71.5
ELAINE'S BAKED ZITI
I enjoy making this dish for family and friends. It's easy to prepare, and I like to get creative with the sauce. For example, sometimes I might add my home-canned tomatoes, mushrooms or vegetables. -Elaine Anderson Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. In a bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and toss to coat. Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; top with half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat sauce.
- Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1060.7 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 251.3 mg, Fat 61.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 58.9 g, SaturatedFat 27.3 g, Sodium 1147.5 mg, Sugar 14 g
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 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.
Tips:
- To save time, cook the ziti noodles ahead of time and let them cool completely before assembling the casserole.
- Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful and gooey filling. A good combination is a blend of mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses.
- If you don't have Alfredo sauce on hand, you can make your own by melting butter and whisking in flour until a roux is formed. Then, slowly whisk in milk until the sauce has reached the desired consistency.
- To prevent the casserole from drying out, cover it with foil before baking. You can remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the top to brown.
- Serve the baked ziti with a side of garlic bread or a salad for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Baked ziti is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create a delicious and satisfying baked ziti that the whole family will love.
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