Best 4 Ziti Alfredo Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Ziti Alfredo is a delicious and creamy pasta dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with ziti pasta, Alfredo sauce, and your favorite toppings. The dish is easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is sure to please everyone, then Ziti Alfredo is the perfect choice.

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

TOMATO-ALFREDO BAKED ZITI



Tomato-Alfredo Baked Ziti image

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

12 oz uncooked ziti pasta (about 4 cups)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Crushed Tomatoes with Basil
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 jar (15 oz) creamy Alfredo pasta sauce

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

CHICKEN BROCCOLI AND ZITI ALFREDO



Chicken Broccoli and Ziti Alfredo image

I used to just throw this together for a family dinner, always a favorite. When I started cooking for a living I had to make sure it was consistent so I came up with this. This is the quantity I have used when catering as it makes approximately one half pan. My daughter has been a server in a few restaurants and when we worked...

Provided by gary bannon

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ziti or penne with lines
2 large heads broccoli florets steamed
4 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
1 shallot minced ( if you don't have shallot use finely minced red onion (i won't tell)
3-4 cloves of garlic minced ( or more i like a lot)
1 c cup chicken stock
2 c cups half and half (or you can use light or heavy cream but half and half works for me)
1 c cup grated parmesan cheese (more if freshly grated, or to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. cook ziti in plenty of salted boiling water until just short of al dente
  • 2. Heat olive oil in large sauté pan.
  • 3. Sauté chicken in olive oil until tender but not quite done.
  • 4. Add shallot and sauté until translucent.
  • 5. Add garlic and continue cooking until it is fragrant being careful not to burn.
  • 6. Make sure chicken is cooked thru and deglaze pan with about 3/4 of the stock scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan and let reduce for a moment or two.
  • 7. Stir in half and half and bring to a simmer.
  • 8. Stir in parmesan cheese and continue stirring. The mixture should start to thicken.
  • 9. Add ziti to the pan and stir to coat with the sauce. The starch in the pasta will continue to thicken the sauce. If it's too thick add remaining chicken stock. Taste for seasoning, I usually add a little salt and pepper at this point
  • 10. Fold in the broccoli
  • 11. When it is hot and thick enough garnish with some fresh chopped parsley and additional parmesan. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

ZITI ALFREDO WITH VEGETABLES



Ziti Alfredo with Vegetables image

"A creamy dressing, lots of flavor an unexpected hint of nutmeg make this hearty pasta dish so delicious i can't resist fixing it often," relates Emma Magielda of Amsterdam, New York.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender; set aside. Cook ziti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Reduce heat; slowly add milk. , Stir in half-and-half. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir until cheese is melted. , Add the tomatoes, spinach and onion mixture; heat through. Drain the ziti; toss with vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 488mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ZITI ALFREDO



Ziti Alfredo image

this recipe is oh so good :p i got it from my friends mom;; she used to make it on late saturday nights & lets just say there were no left overs haha[: ...so qucik & easy

Provided by leenielt3

Categories     European

Time 10m

Yield 5 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

cooked ziti pasta
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups milk
6 ounces grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
parsley flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add cream cheese and garlic powder, stirring with wire whisk until smooth.
  • Add milk, a little at a time, whisking to smooth out lumps.
  • Stir in Parmesan and pepper. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency.
  • Sauce will thicken rapidly, thin with milk if cooked too long. Toss with hot pasta to serve.
  • ENJOY.

Tips:

  • To make the Alfredo sauce, use high-quality Parmesan cheese. Freshly grated Parmesan will give the sauce a richer flavor than pre-packaged or shredded cheese.
  • If you don't have heavy cream on hand, you can substitute milk or half-and-half. However, the sauce will be thinner and less creamy.
  • To prevent the sauce from curdling, add the Parmesan cheese slowly, stirring constantly.
  • If you're short on time, you can use pre-cooked chicken or shrimp in your Ziti Alfredo. Just be sure to heat the chicken or shrimp through before adding it to the sauce.
  • Ziti Alfredo is a great dish to serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Ziti Alfredo is a classic Italian-American dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy Alfredo sauce is made with Parmesan cheese, butter, and heavy cream, and it coats the pasta perfectly. Ziti Alfredo can be served with chicken, shrimp, or vegetables, and it's a great dish to serve for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #15-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #main-dish     #side-dishes     #pasta     #american     #easy     #european     #dinner-party     #holiday-event     #kid-friendly     #vegetarian     #dietary     #high-calcium     #low-carb     #inexpensive     #high-in-something     #low-in-something     #pasta-rice-and-grains     #taste-mood

Related Topics