Tomato alfredo baked ziti is a hearty and savory dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with layers of ziti pasta, a creamy tomato alfredo sauce, and plenty of cheese. The dish is then baked until it is bubbly and golden brown. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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TOMATO-ALFREDO BAKED ZITI
Tomato and Alfredo sauces make this easy ground beef-and-pasta bake doubly delicious - and it all comes together in just 30 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; add garlic, and cook about 1 minute or until fragrant. Drain; return meat mixture to skillet. Over medium-low heat, stir in Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and salt. Add tomatoes, cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until completely blended and heated through. Spoon mixture into baking dish; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with Alfredo sauce and remaining 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g
BAKED ZITI ALFREDO WITH CAJUN CHICKEN
To me this is the ultimate comfort food. The spiciness of the chicken is complemented by the smooth creaminess of the Alfredo sauce. Delicious with a nice glass of white wine.
Provided by Taunte Sara
Categories Pasta Main Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 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 10 minutes. Drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add chicken, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Saute until chicken is cooked through and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and 1/2 of the garlic; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add more Parmesan to thicken or more milk to thin to your liking.
- Add cooked pasta to the chicken mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a deep casserole dish. Pour cheese sauce over the pasta mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 790.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
BAKED ZITI WITH FRESH TOMATOES
I prepare the meat sauce ahead of time, so it saves precious moments when we come in after working out in the fields! -Barbara Johnson, Decker, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, basil and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally., Cook ziti according to package directions; drain. Place in a large bowl. Stir in sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
BAKED ZITI WITH ALFEDO SAUCE
This is a typical baked ziti recipe but with a touch of alfredo sauce! I often use a meat sauce for added flavor!
Provided by Cheri Lee
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.
- Mix In a medium bowl, mix ziti, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, egg and 1 ½-2 cups spaghetti sauce.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spoon in ziti mixture. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce, followed by remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.1, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 108.6, Sodium 860.4, Carbohydrate 71.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10.9, Protein 31.6
LIGHTER TOMATO "ALFREDO" PASTA BAKE
A saucy pasta bake loaded with Italian sausage, tomato and Alfredo sauce, fusilli and melty mozzarella sounds delicious, but not particularly light-at least until now! This recipe was expressly designed to deliver on flavors of the dish that inspired it-crowd-favorite Tomato-Alfredo Baked Ziti-while also trimming down the calories. To pull this off, the Betty Crocker Kitchens made a number of smart changes: using turkey sausage in lieu of pork, reducing the amount of cheese and including a homemade Alfredo sauce that starts with a head of cauliflower. That's right: You can transform this nutrient-packed vegetable into a luscious and garlicky sauce. What's more, the creamy richness of the cauli-fredo sauce is enhanced by the mild acidity of the Muir Glen™ fire roasted crushed tomatoes. The pairing of these two sauces is what makes the dish so irresistible-and that's exactly what we were going for!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon of the garlic; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until just tender. Transfer to blender. Return saucepan to medium heat; add water and frozen cauliflower. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer cauliflower to blender; cool 10 minutes. Add whipping cream; cover and blend 60 to 90 seconds or until nearly smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; blend 60 to 90 seconds or until smooth.
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Add to baking dish.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut sausage casing, and discard. Crumble sausage into skillet with mushrooms. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up sausage, until sausage is no longer pink. Stir in bell pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant. Stir in tomatoes; heat 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
- Add sausage mixture to baking dish; stir to completely combine. Top with mozzarella cheese; carefully pour cauliflower sauce over top. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly on edges.
- Let stand 10 minutes. Top with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize About 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
CHEATER BAKED ZITI
Baked ziti without the ricotta cheese. I made this one night out of what I had available, and the family thought it was fantastic!
Provided by Chevy Brodersen
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the ziti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the sausage. Cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the pasta, spaghetti sauce, and Alfredo sauce. Transfer the mixture into a large baking dish, and top with the Italian cheese blend.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 75.3 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 1371.6 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
BAKED ZITI WITH SPECIAL TOMATO SAUCE
This sauce has a secret ingredient, grape or currant jelly, that's right, jelly! I use the unsweetened kind, I find the fruit takes the acidity out of the tomatoes.
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h8m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- QUICK TOMATO SAUCE:
- Make this first; heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the sausages until begining to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes more.
- Add the tomatoes, thyme and jelly or preserves and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Remove and sicard the sprig of thyme.
- Stir in the seasoning and season with pepper, to taste.
- Use now or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 dayse or freeze up to 2 months. The yield is 5 cups.
- ZITI:.
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Cook the ziti according to pkg directions.
- Drain.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, cubed mozzarella, half of the Parmesan cheese, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Transfer the pasta to an oiled 9x13" baking dish.
- Cover the top of the pasta with the sliced mozzarella, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
- Bake until lightly browned and hot, about 30 minutes.
- Serve at once.
BAKED ZITI WITH CHEESE
This pasta dish, made with Alfredo sauce, is deliciously different from typical tomato-based recipes. Extra cheesy, it goes together quickly and is always popular at potlucks. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook ziti 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., In a small bowl, 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 or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 39g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 1037mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients. Fresh, ripe tomatoes, good-quality Alfredo sauce, and al dente ziti pasta will make a world of difference in the final dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. You can add other ingredients to this recipe, such as cooked chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. You can also use a different type of pasta, such as penne or rigatoni.
- Make sure the ziti is cooked al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked ziti will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Don't skimp on the cheese. A generous amount of cheese will help to make this dish rich and flavorful. You can use a combination of different cheeses, such as mozzarella, Parmesan, and Romano.
- Bake the ziti until it is golden brown. This will give it a crispy crust and help to meld the flavors together.
Conclusion:
Tomato Alfredo baked ziti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy Alfredo sauce, juicy tomatoes, and melted cheese, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful pasta dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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