Easy Baked Ziti Recipes

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EASY ZITI BAKE

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



Easy Ziti Bake image

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.

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

BAKED ZITI I

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 Colleen B. Smith

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Ziti Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8



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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

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

CREAMY BAKED ZITI

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



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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.

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

5-INGREDIENT EASY BAKED ZITI

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



5-Ingredient Easy Baked Ziti image

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

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)

EASY BAKED ZITI

This recipe for baked ziti will have everyone begging you for more, and the best part, its quick and easy to make. I have a big family with big appetites, so this recipe makes big portion sizes. I use this recipe every time I make baked ziti, which is my favorite dish of all.

Provided by Plastic Chef

Categories     High In...

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4



Easy Baked Ziti image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Boil ziti, following the package directions.
  • Drain the ziti and place in a large bowl.
  • Mix all the ricotta cheese with the ziti.
  • Mix half of the mozzarella cheese with the ziti.
  • Spray a large pan (larger than 13x9) with cooking spray.
  • Cover the bottom half of the pan with half the pasta sauce.
  • Put the ziti mixture on top of the sauce.
  • Pour the remaining sauce on top of the ziti.
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and it is lightly golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.8, Fat 36.7, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 127.9, Sodium 892.7, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.4, Protein 40.5

16 ounces ziti pasta
32 ounces ricotta cheese
6 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
16 ounces pasta sauce

BAKED ZITI II

Three cheeses layered with pasta and marinara sauce. This recipe is so easy and so good!

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Ziti Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 6



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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.
  • In a medium bowl, mix ziti, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg and 1 1/2 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 Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.2 calories, Carbohydrate 72.6 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 38.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 1110.5 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
24 ounces ricotta cheese
1 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

SIMPLE CHEESY BAKED ZITI

When I first saw this recipe I could not believe how easy it was. Of course, I can't leave a recipe alone, and added a few changes to make it more "mine."

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Kosher

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7



Simple Cheesy Baked Ziti image

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and add the ziti. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes, then drain the pasta.
  • Place the ziti in a large bowl.
  • Mix with the ricotta and half of the mozzarella.
  • Grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Use butter, it tastes better.
  • Mix the oregano and the paprika into the spaghetti sauce.
  • Pour half of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the ziti mixture and cover with the remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan and the remaining mozzarella.
  • Bake uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes, until the casserole bubbles on the edges.

1/2 lb dried ziti pasta
1 lb ricotta cheese (part skim)
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cups spaghetti sauce
1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

BAKED ZITI CASSEROLE

Great ziti dish for any lover of pasta. Easy to make and 'wows' the crowd.

Provided by skentals

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9



Baked Ziti Casserole image

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ziti in boiling water until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 13 minutes; drain. Rinse ziti with cold water until cool; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix ziti, ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  • Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce into the bottom of a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish. Pour ziti mixture into the dish. Top with remaining 1 1/2 cup tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until sauce and cheese layer is bubbly and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1140.7 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

1 (16 ounce) package ziti
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 cups tomato sauce, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

QUICK AND EASY BAKED ZITI

This is a quick dish I like to make when I need to get dinner on the table in a hurry. If you like a zestier ziti, use a hot Italian sausage. Note: cooking/prep time does not include time for cooking pasta.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Quick and Easy Baked Ziti image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 9x13" baking dish; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onions, green pepper, and garlic over medium heat until sausage is browned; drain fat.
  • Add pasta sauce and cook until mixture is hot, stirring occasionally. Add pasta to the sauce mixture and mix well. Stir in 1 cup of the Mozzarella cheese, mixing until well combined.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup Mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

1 lb mild Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce with mushrooms
1 (12 ounce) package ziti pasta or 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta, cooked and drained according to package directions
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

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