Best 6 Ziti Supper Recipes

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Ziti supper is a classic Italian-American dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. Made with ziti pasta, a creamy tomato sauce, and plenty of cheese, ziti supper is a comfort food that is sure to warm your soul. With so many variations on the traditional recipe, you're sure to find one that suits your taste. In this article, we will explore some of the best ziti supper recipes, so you can find the perfect one to make for your next meal.

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

EASY BAKED ZITI



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An easy and flavorful baked ziti made from scratch! So cheesy, saucy, and a one dish meal that the whole family will love. Takes only 30 minutes to make and is all things delicious and cheesy!

Provided by A Simple Palate

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ziti or penne pasta
3 cups tomato sauce ((see notes))
1/2 cup pasta water
1 cup Italian cheese blend ((parmesan, asiago, provolone))
1 cup Mozzarella
2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (( opt for 2 teaspoons dried basil))
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme (( opt for 1 teaspoon dried thyme))
1 Tablespoon fresh oregano (( opt for 1 teaspoon dried oregano))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Cook pasta according to box directions with a generous pinch of salt. Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • Add pasta and pasta water back into pot and stir in 3/4 cup Italian cheese blend, 1 cup of tomato sauce, and all of herbs (basil, thyme, and oregano). Pasta should have a creamy and cheesy consistency.
  • Transfer pasta to a 13x9 baking dish. Layer with rest of tomato sauce, mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend over top.
  • Bake covered with foil for 20 minutes until cheese is bubbling and browned. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 kcal, Carbohydrate 71.6 g, Protein 24.9 g, Fat 6.9 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Sodium 495.3 mg, Sugar 7.6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY BAKED ZITI WITH BEEF



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This easy baked ziti is filled with ground beef, a tomato-based sauce, and layers of melted mozzarella cheese. Here are tips and variations.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Pasta

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces ziti pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef (ground chuck or ground round)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or more to taste)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese shredded, divided

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat the oven to 350 F. Lightly butter a 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Bring a big pot of water to a boil.
  • Drizzle the olive oil in a very large skillet or sauté pan and place it over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper. Cook, stirring until the onion is tender and the beef is no longer pink.
  • Drain off the excess fat and then add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  • While the meat is simmering, cook the ziti in the boiling salted water until just al dente. The pasta needs to still have some bite as it will continue cooking in the oven. Set aside.
  • Add the cooked pasta and half of the mozzarella cheese to the pan with the meat sauce.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Top the casserole with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake the ziti for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1057 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 21 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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

SPEEDY BAKED ZITI



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This quick baked ziti is a weeknight winner dinner. Everything bakes in the same skillet that is used to make the quick sausage ragu, which translates to much less time and effort (and one fewer dish to clean).

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound sweet or spicy Italian sausage, removed from casings
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups store-bought marinara sauce, such as Rao's
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 ounces ziti or rigatoni
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups chopped mozzarella, divided
3/4 cup ricotta
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and cook, breaking up with the back of a spoon, until browned in places and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in marinara sauce and 1 cup water. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook 12 ounces ziti or rigatoni in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain. Add pasta, reserved pasta water, basil, and 3/4 cup chopped mozzarella to skillet; toss to combine. Season to taste.
  • In a bowl, whisk together ricotta and heavy cream; season. Spoon mixture evenly over top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup chopped mozzarella and Parmigiano. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until ziti is browned and bubbly and edges begin to crisp, about 20 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

SLOW-COOKER BAKED ZITI



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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

1 container (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
2 cups uncooked ziti
1/4 cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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 I



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A lady I worked with brought this in one day, and it was a hit. Now it is the favorite of all my dinner guests. It's great for a covered dish dinner too. I have made this also without the meat, and it is well received.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound dry ziti pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
1 ½ cups sour cream
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 913.6 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

Tips:

  • To easily shred Parmesan cheese, place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes before grating. This will make it harder and easier to grate.
  • Cook the ziti pasta according to the package directions. Be sure to salt the water before adding the pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain the sausage and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add the flour to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Add the cooked sausage and ziti pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the ziti supper cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Ziti supper is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great dish to serve at a potluck or party. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful meal that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give ziti supper a try.

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