Best 8 Easy And Tasty Baked Ziti Recipes

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Baked ziti is a classic Italian-American dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and hearty baked ziti that the whole family will love. In this article, we will share a recipe for easy and tasty baked ziti that is sure to become a favorite.

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5-INGREDIENT EASY BAKED ZITI



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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

16 -20 ounces pasta, cooked and drained (ziti, rigatoni or penne)
45 ounces spaghetti sauce
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
4 cups cheese, shredded (Mozzarella or italian blend)

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

EASY ZITI BAKE



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I enjoy making this baked ziti recipe for family and friends. It's easy to prepare, and I like to get creative with the sauce. Sometimes I might add my home-canned tomatoes, mushrooms or vegetables. -Elaine Anderson New Galilee, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
2 pounds ground beef
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
2 large eggs, beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. , In a large bowl, combine eggs, ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and stir until blended., Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat sauce., Cover and bake 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 878mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

BAKED ZITI



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Baked ziti is classic Italian-American comfort food! Bake ziti pasta with sausage, tomato sauce, and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses. This easy baked ziti recipe is always a hit!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Budget     Casserole     Comfort Food     Freezer-friendly     Make-ahead     Pantry Meal     Casserole     Cheese     Italian     Italian Sausage     Pasta

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ziti (can sub penne) pasta
Extra virgin olive oil
1 pound bulk Italian sausage or ground beef or pork
1 large onion, chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (or basil), minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 large jar of marinara sauce (about 32 ounces) or make your own tomato sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pound of mozzarella cheese, grated or shredded
1 heaping cup of ricotta cheese
1 cup grated parmesan or pecorino cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cook the pasta: Heat a large pot of salted water (for every 2 quarts of water, one tablespoon of salt) to a strong boil. Add the pasta and cook at a rolling boil, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente-edible but still a little firm to the bite. Drain the pasta through a colander. Toss with a little olive oil so the pasta does not stick together while you make the sauce.
  • Brown the meat: While the water is heating in the previous step, start on the sauce. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering hot, add the bulk sausage or ground meat. Break up any large chunks of sausage as it cooks. Brown well. Don't stir that often or it will be more difficult for the meat to brown. If you are using ground beef or pork instead of sausage, sprinkle with a little salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1510 mg, Sugar 9 g, Fat 32 g, ServingSize Serves at least 8, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

EASY AND TASTY BAKED ZITI



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This recipe is super simple and tastes fabulous!!! Recipe can be used as a base to which you can add 1 lb. of whatever you choose....like italian sausage, ground beef, ground pork, meatballs, pepperoni, mushrooms, etc.

Provided by Capncrunch

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 1 9x13 casserole dish, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb dried ziti pasta
4 cups spaghetti sauce (Ragu, Prego or Hunts)
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
16 ounces shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and transfer into an oiled 9x13 baking dish. Add spaghetti sauce and mozzarella, then stir/toss until well combined. Cover with Parmesan cheese, and bake until lightly browned and hot, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

BAKED ZITI RECIPE BY TASTY



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Supremely saucy and cheesy, baked ziti is a family favorite for a reason! Toss ziti or your favorite tube-shaped pasta with a quick homemade tomato sauce and ricotta-Parmesan mixture, then layer with more ricotta and mozzarella and bake until bubbling and delicious.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium yellow onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup tomato paste
1 can whole peeled tomato
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more for boiling
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 package ziti or tubular pasta of choice
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, divided
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
fresh basil, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200°C). Grease a 3-quart baking dish with the butter.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring to coat the aromatics, until the tomato paste is deep brick-red, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the whole tomatoes and their juices, using a potato masher or your hands to crush them into the sauce. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, 20 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of ricotta, the Parmesan, remaining teaspoon of salt, and remaining teaspoon of pepper to a medium bowl and stir to combine.
  • Reserve 2 cups of tomato sauce in a bowl, then add the ricotta-Parmesan mixture to the remaining tomato sauce in the pot and stir to combine.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until 2 minutes shy of al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander.
  • Add the drained pasta tomato-ricotta sauce and stir until well coated.
  • Add half of the pasta to the prepared baking dish. Cover with 1 cup of the reserved tomato sauce, ¾ cup of the mozzarella, and ½ cup of the remaining ricotta. Add the remaining pasta, then repeat with the remaining cup of tomato sauce, ¾ cup of mozzarella, and ½ cup of ricotta.
  • Bake until the mozzarella is golden brown and the tomato sauce is bubbling, 25-30 minutes.
  • Garnish with the basil before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CREAMY BAKED ZITI



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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

4 cups ziti pasta, uncooked
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
¾ cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 (8 ounce) package KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
⅓ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

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.

SUPER CHEESY BAKED ZITI



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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

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
6 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (24 ounce) jar pasta sauce (such as Ragu®)
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened and cubed
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dried parsley

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

CHICKEN PARMESAN BAKED ZITI RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ziti pasta, chicken breasts, tomato sauce, mozarella, parmesan cheese, fresh basil, salt, pepper

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ziti pasta
2 chicken breasts
25 oz tomato sauce
2 cups mozarella
1 cup parmesan cheese
¼ cup fresh basil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Boil pasta for 10 minutes, then drain.
  • Dice chicken breasts and cook thoroughly. Add tomato sauce, then add cooked pasta and mix until the pasta is coated with sauce.
  • Pour half of the pasta into a greased 11x7-inch (27x17 cm) or 9x13 inch (22x33 cm) baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup (100 G) of mozzarella cheese, ½ cup (55 G) of parmesan, ⅛th cup of basil. Layer the remaining half of the pasta evenly on top. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining cheese and basil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, remove and sprinkle immediately with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 7 grams

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be. Use fresh, flavorful tomatoes, high-quality cheese, and a good quality pasta.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of cheeses will give your baked ziti a more complex and flavorful taste. Try using a combination of mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses.
  • Add some vegetables: Vegetables will add color, flavor, and nutrients to your baked ziti. Try adding some chopped spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make baked ziti. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find the perfect recipe for you.

Conclusion:

Baked ziti is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. It can be made with a variety of ingredients and flavors, so you can easily customize it to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a party, baked ziti is sure to please everyone.

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