Best Pepperoni Ziti Casserole Recipes

ZITI PEPPERONI CASSEROLE

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This is my kids' favorite meal. And it's so easy to prepare, that they often do it themselves! It's very cheesy! I've also made this and cooked it in the microwave during the summer. Freezing instructions included. If you prefer, you may sub in ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories Meat

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) box ziti pasta, cooked and drained
1 (32 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, grated (or more)
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, grated (or more)
1/2 lb pepperoni, chopped
1 lb cottage cheese
bell pepper
mushroom
onion

Steps:

Set aside some of the cheeses for topping the casserole.
Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
Spoon into a 13x9 baking dish.
Top with remaining cheese.
Bake at 375º for 40 minutes or until lightly browned on top.
To freeze: Cover dish with foil and freeze. When frozen you can pop it out of the container and put in a freezer bag if desired. To heat: Thaw and preheat oven to 350°F Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes more.

PEPPERONI ZITI CASSEROLE

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I took a traditional family recipe and put my own nutritious spin on it to create this casserole. The chopped spinach and turkey pepperoni add color and flair. -Andrea Abrahamsen, Brentwood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (1 pound) uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the 29-oz. can tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper. Drain pasta; fold into turkey mixture., Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the water and remaining tomato sauce; pour over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with pepperoni. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 795mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PEPPERONI ZITI CASSEROLE

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I adapted this recipe for my crock-pot. Having 2 devout carnivores and 1 devout vegetarian in the house, it pleased both. I have a smaller crockpot that I use for my vegetarian crockpot and I added meat last.

Provided by Iam4ever29

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 6h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 (1 lb) package uncooked ziti pasta
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 1/2 ounces pepperoni

Steps:

Cook pasta until just tender.
Cook ground beef until no longer pink, drain.
Transfer meat to a large bowl.
Add 29 oz tomato sauce, 1 c mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta cheese, Italian Seasoning, garlic, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and pepper.
Fold pasta into meat mixture.
Pour into crockpot.
Combine water and remaining tomato sauce and pour over pasta mixture.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzerella cheese.
Top with pepperoni.
Cover and bake on low for 5 to 6 hours.

PEPPERONI ZITI CASSEROLE RECIPE

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How to make Pepperoni Ziti Casserole Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

Ingredients
1 package (1 pound) uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the 29-oz. can tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper. Drain pasta; fold into turkey mixture.
Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the water and remaining tomato sauce; pour over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese. Top with pepperoni.
Cover and bake at 350° for 24-30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 10 servings.

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