Best 7 Baked Ziti 5 Ww Points Recipes

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Baked ziti is a classic Italian-American casserole dish made with ziti pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. This recipe is for a Weight Watchers-friendly version of baked ziti that's made with whole wheat ziti pasta, low-fat cheese, and a homemade tomato sauce. It's a delicious and satisfying dish that's only 5 WW points per serving.

In addition to the baked ziti recipe, this article also includes recipes for a variety of other Italian-inspired dishes, such as:

* **One-Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers:** This easy and flavorful dish is made with Italian sausage, peppers, and onions, all cooked in one pot. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
* **Italian Wedding Soup:** This classic Italian soup is made with meatballs, escarole, and a flavorful broth. It's a hearty and comforting soup that's perfect for a cold winter day.
* **Chicken Parmesan:** This classic Italian dish is made with chicken breasts that are breaded and fried, then topped with tomato sauce and cheese. It's a delicious and indulgent dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
* **Tiramisu:** This classic Italian dessert is made with ladyfingers, espresso, and mascarpone cheese. It's a rich and creamy dessert that's perfect for a special occasion.

These are just a few of the delicious Italian-inspired recipes that you'll find in this article. So whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, you're sure to find something to your liking.

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

BAKED BEEF ZITI



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If you thought you couldn't indulge in favorites (this recipe features both pasta and beef) and still stay on a healthy eating schedule, you'll be thrilled to know that baked ziti is not a thing of the past. After the ground beef is cooked, it's then flavored with a savory mix of dried oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. The homemade sauce is then finished off with canned crush tomatoes. Layer the sauce, ziti, and mozzarella cheese in a casserole dish and let everything bake in the oven until the cheese is golden and bubbly, which should take about 30 minutes. You won't find an easier, satisfying, or more delicious ziti recipe!

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz Uncooked ziti
2 tsp Olive oil
2 medium clove(s) Garlic clove(s) minced
0.333 pound(s) Uncooked 93% lean ground beef
1 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Dried thyme
1 tsp Dried rosemary
0.5 tsp Table salt
0.5 tsp Black pepper
28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup(s), shredded Part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up meat with a spoon as it cooks, 3 to 5 minutes; drain off any fat and set pan back over medium heat.
  • Add oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; stir to coat beef. Cook until herbs become fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon a small amount of beef-tomato mixture into bottom of a 4-quart casserole dish (just enough to cover surface); top with half of cooked ziti. Next, layer with half of remaining beef-tomato sauce and half of mozzarella cheese. Layer with remaining ziti and then top with remaining beef-tomato sauce; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Slice into 8 pieces and serve.
  • Per serving: 1/8 of casserole

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 kcal

WW 5 POINTS - BAKED BEEF ZITI



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Make and share this Ww 5 Points - Baked Beef Ziti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/3 lb raw lean ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions without added fat or salt; drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and sauté 2 minutes.
  • Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 3 to 5 minutes; drain off any fat and return pan to heat.
  • Add oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; stir to coat beef.
  • Cook until herbs become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon a small amount of tomato mixture into the bottom of a 4-quart casserole dish (just enough to cover the surface).
  • Top with half of the cooked ziti and then layer with half of the remaining tomato sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining ziti on top and top with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
  • 5 Points yields about 1 cup per serving.

BAKED BEEF ZITI WEIGHT WATCHERS 7 POINTS RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by bnpolley

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces ziti, uncooked
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 pound lean ground beef, uncooked
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground rosemary
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
28 ounce canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and sauté 2 minutes. Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up meat with a spoon as it cooks, about 3 to 5 minutes; drain off any fat and set pan back over medium heat. Add oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; stir to coat beef. Cook until herbs become fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Spoon a small amount of beef-tomato mixture into bottom of a 4-quart casserole dish (just enough to cover surface); top with half of cooked ziti. Next, layer with half of remaining beef-tomato sauce and half of mozzarella cheese. Layer with remaining ziti and then top with remaining beef-tomato sauce; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Slice into 8 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving. Can add mushrooms and onion!

BAKED ZITI (5 WW POINTS)



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I got this from AimeesAdventures.com....spunds yummy Per Serving: 278 Calories; 3g Fat (8.3% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 42g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 7mg Cholesterol; 1009mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Fat. WWP: 5

Provided by punkyluv

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
1 1/2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
1 egg white
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/4 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese, style grated topping
1 (26 ounce) can hunt's four cheese pasta sauce
1 cup shredded fat free mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the Ziti according to the package directions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Stir 1/2 of the sauce into the noodles.
  • Spoon 1/2 of the noodles into an 8X8 inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the egg white, cottage cheese, basil, parsley and 1 Tablespoon of Parmesan Cheese. Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles. Top with the remaining noodles and pour the rest of the sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan Cheese. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Add mozzarella cheese and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Allow to sit 5 minutes before serving.

BAKED ZITI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
Two 14.5-ounce cans tomato sauce or marinara sauce
One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes with juice
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ziti
1 1/2 pounds mozzarella, grated
One 15-ounce tub whole-milk ricotta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for sprinkling
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and sausage and cook until browned. Drain off almost all of the fat, leaving a bit behind for flavor and moisture. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper. Stir, bring to a simmer and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove 3 to 4 cups of the cooked sauce to a bowl to cool down.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add some salt. Cook the ziti until not quite al dente.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix 2 cups of the grated mozzarella, the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, eggs and some salt and pepper. Stir together just a couple of times (do not mix completely).
  • Drain the pasta and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking and cool it down. Pour it into the bowl with the cheese mixture and toss to slightly combine (there should still be large lumps). Add the cooled reserved meat sauce and toss to combine.
  • Add half the coated pasta to a large casserole dish or lasagna dish. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the top, then top with half the remaining mozzarella. Repeat with another layer of the coated pasta and the remaining sauce and mozzarella.
  • Bake until bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before sprinkling with chopped parsley to serve.

5-INGREDIENT EASY BAKED ZITI



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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

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)

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

THE BEST BAKED ZITI



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I am half Italian, was raised eating the finest Italian-American cuisine, and have filmed almost 2000 recipe videos, so when you consider all of those facts, it seems incredible that I have never posted a video for baked ziti. Hopefully I make up for that long wait by posting what I think is the best version of it.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

¾ pound hot Italian sausage
¾ pound sweet Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
2 (24 ounce) jars prepared marinara sauce
2 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 drizzle olive oil
1 ½ cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 teaspoon chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cut down the length of each sausage with a sharp knife. Remove and discard casings.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan set over high heat. Add sausages and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula, until the sausage begins to brown, and the onion turns translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add oregano, thyme, and rosemary and cook for 1 minute more. Pour in marinara sauce. Pour 1 cup water into each jar to rinse out remaining sauce; add to the saucepan. Stir together and bring sauce to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Turn off heat and reserve until needed. Before using, skim any excess fat that rises to the surface.
  • While sauce simmers, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 or 2 minutes less than the directions on the package call for, about 8 minutes. Drain well and transfer into a large mixing bowl.
  • Carefully add the meat sauce and stir until thoroughly combined. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large 9x15-inch or 9x13-inch casserole dish with a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer half of the pasta and sauce mixture to the prepared dish, then use a spatula to even out into a uniform layer. Top with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and then 1/2 of the grated Pecorino Romano cheese, being sure to distribute evenly. Top with the rest of the pasta and sauce mixture and give the pan a little shake to settle the sauce. Repeat the cheese application.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the casserole is piping hot, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 71.8 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1380.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

Tips:

  • If you don't have ziti noodles, you could also use any other type of pasta, such as penne or rotini.
  • To make your baked ziti even more flavorful, you could add some cooked sausage, ground beef, or vegetables to the sauce.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese. A blend of mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan would be delicious.
  • If you want a crispy top, sprinkle some bread crumbs on top of the casserole before baking.
  • Serve your baked ziti with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad.

Conclusion:

Baked ziti is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its rich and flavorful sauce, tender pasta, and melted cheese, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. You can make your baked ziti even better by following the tips above, and you can also feel good about eating it knowing that it's a relatively healthy meal.

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