Best 6 Carols Baked Ziti Casserole Recipes

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"Carols baked ziti casserole" is a classic Italian dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of pasta, cheese, sauce, and sausage makes this dish a favorite among both adults and children. With its rich and creamy texture, this casserole is sure to become a staple in your recipe box.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED ZITI CASSEROLE



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Great ziti dish for any lover of pasta. Easy to make and 'wows' the crowd.

Provided by skentals

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package ziti
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 cups tomato sauce, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ziti in boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes; drain. Rinse ziti with cold water until cool; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix ziti, ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce into the bottom of a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. Pour ziti mixture into the dish. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cup tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until sauce and cheese layer is bubbly and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1140.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CAROL'S BAKED ZITI CASSEROLE



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Packed with cheese, sauce, and pasta, this baked casserole is as comforting as it is filling.

Provided by Carol A

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (28 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in ziti pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Combine egg, ricotta cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Spread 1/3 the spaghetti sauce in prepared baking dish. Top with 1/2 the pasta, 1/2 the ricotta mixture, 1/3 the spaghetti sauce, 1/2 the mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese; repeat layers. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce and Parmesan cheese; cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until heated through, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 487.9 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BAKED ZITI CASSEROLE



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Love lasagna? Then you need to try our Baked Ziti Casserole! Topped with creamy ricotta cheese, filled with warm ziti noodles, and covered in a meaty red sauce, this Italian-inspired Baked Ziti Casserole is out-of-this-world. Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves for a color pop and keep your serving spoon out - there's no doubt everyone will want seconds of this comfort food casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked ziti pasta (6 oz)
1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 can Progresso™ (18.5 oz) heart healthy tomato soup with Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Add soup, pepper and cooked pasta; stir well.
  • In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon ricotta cheese mixture on top; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes, removing foil last 10 minutes of bake time, until cheese melts and mixture is hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

BAKED ZITI CASSEROLE



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With its rich Italian flavor and generous combination of cheeses, it's hard to believe this pasta entree is light. this simple, meatless baked ziti is made up of six ingredients. It's sure to become a favorite with your family.-Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 jar (28 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the egg, ricotta and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. , Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with a third of the pasta, half of the ricotta mixture, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and 1 cup sauce. Repeat layers of pasta, ricotta mixture and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Top with remaining pasta, sauce mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 508mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED ZITI CASSEROLE



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I got the basic recipe from the back of a spaghetti sauce can but have added ingredients that we like to make it special for our family's tastes. Sometimes, I take it to potlucks and come home with an empty dish! I always make a big pot of it when my son's friends are here and they eat it all! Growing boys...lol. Hope you like it too if you try it!

Provided by OceanLuvinGranny

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 1 casserole, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained (I use extra lean)
1 (20 ounce) can hunts four cheese pasta sauce
1 (8 ounce) can hunts tomato paste
nonstick cooking spray
1 (12 ounce) package ziti pasta (I use Barilla brand)
16 ounces small curd cottage cheese (full fat variety not fat free or skim)
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese (not the kind in the green tube but the kind in the cheese section that you grate or comes grated in )
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
10 white button mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 (15 ounce) can black olives
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cook and drain ground beef.
  • Saute green pepper, onion, and mushrooms and add to ground beef.
  • Add onion powder and garlic powder, oregano and 3 tablespoons of the tomato paste. Stir and set aside while you cook pasta.(al dente).
  • Drain cooked pasta and set aside.
  • Stir together the cottage cheese, sour cream.
  • Slice the black olives and add to the cottage cheese mixture.
  • Mix the spaghetti sauce and remaining tomato paste with the ziti.
  • Spray 9x13 pan with non stick spray.
  • Place half the noodles in the pan.
  • Top with meat mixture and a layer of parmesan cheese.
  • Top with the cottage cheese and sour cream mixture.
  • Top with a layer of the Mozarella cheese.
  • Top with the other half of the noodles and a final layer of parmesan cheese (the inside layers of cheese can be thin, just enough to add a cheesy layer).
  • Bake uncovered 30 minute or until hot and bubbly and cheeses are melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.1, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 68.6, Sodium 932.3, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 26.9

BAKED ZITI CASSEROLE



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From Butter Busters, a ziti casserole using an egg substitute. (You can also make it using eggs). Can be resized for smaller portions, or frozen.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 2h20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup Butter Buds, liquid
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 (2 lb) can Italian tomatoes, plus
3 ounces Italian tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb ziti pasta
2 tablespoons parsley
32 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
3 Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • To make sauce:.
  • In a 6-quart pot, saute onion and garlic in liquid butter buds. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons parsley, sugar, oregano, basil and pepper. Mix well. Mash tomatoes. Simmer covered but stirring occasionally for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Cook ziti as package directs. Make cheese layer: In large bowl, combine ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan, egg beaters, parsley, and pepper. Beat with wooden spoon until blended.
  • Spoon a little sauce into a 5-quart casserole dish (or 2 9-inch square dishes) that have been sprayed with cooking spray. Layer 1/3 ziti, cheese mixture, and remaining sauce. Sprinkle part of the remaining mozzarella on top. Repeat layers 2 times, ending with mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan. Bake uncovered 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 275.1, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 15.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheeses, and a good quality pasta will make all the difference.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Be generous with the sauce. It's what brings all the flavors together.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses. A combination of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta is classic, but you can also try using fontina, provolone, or cheddar.
  • Top the casserole with a breadcrumb topping for a crispy crust.
  • Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors meld together.

Conclusion:

Baked ziti is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner, a potluck, or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make a baked ziti casserole that's sure to impress your friends and family.

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