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Cajun Jambalaya Pasta
By msippigrl
A spicy skillet meal made with smoked sausage, chicken breasts, ziti or penne pasta, red and yellow bell peppers, o...
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2-pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless or 4 frozen tenders, thawed
- 1/2-pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 1/4 cup yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, finely chopped or minced
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Hunt's diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Tony Chachere's Original creole seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups uncooked ziti pasta or other medium pasta, such as penne
Crock Pot Ziti
By shuber
This slow cooked Ziti is actually made completely in the crockpot
- 1 (1 pound 7.8-ounces) jar marinara (no sugar added) look for sauce with the fewest ingredients
- 3 cups penne shells (whole grain, dry)
- 2 cups fat free cottage cheese
- 2 cups skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 large zucchini (1/4-inch slices)
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (finely chopped)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Baked Beef Ziti Weight Watchers 7 Points
By bnpolley
A Weight Watcher friendly Beef Ziti baked with tomatoes and mozzarella cheese
- 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
Crockpot Baked Ziti
By á-20898
Family night dinner? Try this Crockpot Baked Ziti recipe
- 1 container part-skim ricotta, 15 ounces
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ziti
- 2 jars marinara sauce, 25 ounces
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Prego® Now and Later Baked Ziti
By mporreca
Ziti, sauteed beef and onion, Prego® Fresh Mushroom Italian Sauce and cheeses are combined to bake and serve now o...
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 jar (4 pounds 3 ounces) Prego® Fresh Mushroom Italian Sauce
- 1 (16 ounce) package tube-shaped pasta (ziti), cooked and drained
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Creamy Baked Ziti
By á-32604
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 (16 oz.) container cottage cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb. ziti pasta
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 5 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz. mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Baked Ziti
By ruthguillo
Saute ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper in a large skillet until onion is tender and beef is lightly browne...
- 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 can (14.5) ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or small clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces ziti or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Tex Mex Ziti
By bonnje
Can't decide if you want Italian or Mexican food
- 1 (12 ounce) package ziti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (8 ounces) Mexican cheese blend, shredded and divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Skillet Chicken with Broccoli, Ziti & Asiago Cheese
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
RECIPE SOURCE: America's Test Kitchen, October 2006 This dish is very filling
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch squares
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- 1 medium onion, minced (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces ziti (2 1/2cups)
- 2 3/4 cups water, divided
- 1 2/3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 ounces broccoli florets (4 cups)
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes , rinsed and chopped coarse
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 ounce grated Asiago cheese (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Note: This recipe also works well with 8 ounces of penne. Parmesan cheese can also be substituted for the Asiago.
Paisan's Classic Baked Ziti
By Paisan
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 8 ounces ziti rigate (ridged) or other short pasta
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
- 1 jar (24 to 26 ounces) best-quality tomato sauce (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 loaf Italian bread (5 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 head Belgian endive, stem end trimmed, thinly sliced
- 2 bunches arugula (3 1/2 ounces total), thick stems removed
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Ziti with Portobello Mushrooms,...
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound portobello mushrooms, stems removed, caps halved and then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound ziti
- 3 ounces soft goat cheese, such as Montrachet, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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Baked Ziti - Pioneer Woman
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole large onion, diced
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes, with juice
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans tomato sauce or marinara sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 16 ounces ziti or mostaciolli, cooked just shy of al dente
- 1 (15-ounce) package whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 pounds mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 whole egg
- Fresh parsley, minced
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Baked Ziti with Sausage and...
- 4 ounces thin-sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 pound italian sausage, casing removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes with their juice (one 16-ounce can)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1/2 pound ziti
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella
- 1/3 cup shredded parmesan
- 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
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Three-Cheese Ziti with Ricotta,...
- 8 ounces ziti or penne pasta
- 3/4 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
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Italian Sausage Baked Ziti
- 4 cups uncooked ziti pasta
- 1 lb. bulk Italian pork sausage
- 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 jars (24 oz each) caramelized onion and roasted garlic tomato pasta sauce
- 2 logs (8 oz each) presliced fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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Cheesy Baked Ziti
- 8 ounces ziti pasta
- 8 ounces lean ground beef
- 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Vegan Baked Ziti #2....with...
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 (14 ounce) package Gimmie Lean sausage flavor
- 2 (25 1/2 ounce) jars pasta sauce (Muir Glen Tomato Basil is excellent)
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
- 4 leaves fresh basil, torn
- 1/2 cup fresh oregano, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup soy mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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Vegan Baked Ziti
- 8 ounces ziti or other tube-shaped pasta of choice
- 8 ounces firm or extra-firm regular tofu
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 4 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- ¹/₈ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup stemmed and chopped spinach
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 cups bottled marinara sauce or other tomato sauce of choice
- 1/4 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese or other vegan cheese of choice
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Baked Ziti in Mornay Sauce with...
- 3 TBS butter
- # TBS flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 6 ounces Parmesan cheese
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 1 large fennel bulb thinly sliced
- 2 pounds of Italian sausage cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 pound Ziti pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonaded
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5-Ingredient White Ziti
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 bulb garlic, peeled and chopped, about 5 to 6 cloves
- Freshly grated nutmeg, optional
- 1 pound frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
- 1 1/2 pounds ziti rigate
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) container freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
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Sweet Potato Baked Ziti
- Marinara Sauce:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 to 3 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 4-inch sections, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 16 ounces chopped crimini mushrooms
- 1/4 cup finely minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 16 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely minced shallot
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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Baked Ziti and Summer Veggies
- 4 ounces uncooked ziti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped yellow squash
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups chopped tomato
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
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