Best 8 Baked Ziti With Cheese Recipes

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**Baked Ziti with Cheese: A Classic Italian Dish with a Twist**

Baked ziti with cheese is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with ziti pasta, a type of short, tubular pasta, that is baked in a creamy cheese sauce. The dish is typically topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until golden brown. This recipe provides a delicious twist on the classic dish by adding a layer of crispy breadcrumb topping. The breadcrumb topping adds a nice texture and flavor to the dish, and it also helps to keep the pasta from drying out. This recipe also includes a variety of optional ingredients that you can add to your liking, such as cooked sausage, ground beef, or vegetables. With its easy-to-follow instructions and delicious results, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED ZITI WITH CHEESE



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This pasta dish, made with Alfredo sauce, is deliciously different from typical tomato-based recipes. Extra cheesy, it goes together quickly and is always popular at potlucks. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta
2 cartons (10 ounces each) refrigerated Alfredo sauce
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-3/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook ziti according to package directions; drain and return to the pan. Stir in Alfredo sauce and sour cream. Spoon half into a lightly greased 3-qt. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese and parsley; spread over pasta. Top with remaining pasta mixture; sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 39g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 1037mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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

BAKED ZITI II



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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

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

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

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

CREAMY BAKED ZITI



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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

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

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.

ZITI BAKE



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Many of my casserole recipes have been frowned upon by my children, but they give a cheer when they hear we're having Baked Ziti for supper. I've tried to incorporate more meatless meals into our menus, which is how this baked ziti without meat got started. No one misses the meat in this one. Even the leftovers are well-liked.-Charity Burkholder, Pittsboro, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
1-3/4 cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce, cottage cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, egg, parsley, oregano, garlic powder and pepper. Drain pasta; stir into cheese mixture., In a greased 8-in. square baking dish, spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce. Top with pasta mixture, and remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 639mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

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

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 Colleen B. Smith

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Ziti Recipes

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:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially the cheese. Freshly grated Parmesan and mozzarella cheese will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it al dente, according to the package directions, so that it still has a slight bite to it.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses. You can use a combination of different types of cheese, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or fontina, to create a unique flavor.
  • Make sure to bake the ziti until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that the cheese is melted and gooey and that the pasta is cooked through.
  • Serve the ziti immediately after it is baked. It is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Baked Ziti with Cheese is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its hearty pasta, creamy cheese sauce, and crispy breadcrumb topping, it is the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Whether you are serving it for a family dinner or a special gathering, this dish is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish, give Baked Ziti with Cheese a try. You won't be disappointed!

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