FOUR-CHEESE BAKED ZITI

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Diane Nemitz of Ludington, Michigan writes, "A day without pasta is a like a day without sunshine!" Beefed up with vegetables and cheese, her mouthwatering baked ziti will definitely make days brighter.-Diane Nemitz, Ludington, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 cup vegetable broth
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
1 cup (8 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the onion, green pepper and carrots until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, broth and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. , Cook ziti according to package directions; drain. Stir in the vegetable mixture, ricotta cheese, provolone cheese and basil. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HAMMAD ARAiN
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This dish was a little too salty for me, but my husband loved it.


Calvince Ochieng
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This baked ziti was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the cheese was melted to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


morison kelvin
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I'm not a huge fan of baked ziti, but this recipe was really good. The cheese blend was perfect and the pasta was cooked just right.


Mike Zavala
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This baked ziti is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and so satisfying.


Unaixa Khan
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I made this baked ziti for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Nangela Mlau
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The baked ziti was a bit too cheesy for me, but my kids loved it.


Legend Hashir
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The baked ziti was a little bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.


Rupa Moni
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This baked ziti recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out delicious.


William Willis
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I loved the gooey cheese and the crispy top of this baked ziti. It was a perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Saqlain Baloch
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The baked ziti was easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of mozzarella, cheddar, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses and it was so flavorful.


elian rosado
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This baked ziti was a hit with my family! The combination of cheeses was perfect and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.