Best Quick 4 Cheese Baked Ziti Recipes

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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

FOUR CHEESE BAKED ZITI



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Make and share this Four Cheese Baked Ziti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ShelleyGirl13

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups shredded provolone cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded swiss cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 egg yolks, beaten
8 ounces ziti pasta
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 2 quart ovenproof casserole dish; set aside.
  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, bring half-and-half, basil, and crushed red pepper to a simmer in a heavy, large saucepan over medium high heat. Add cheeses 1 handful at a time, stirring constantly until cheeses are melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in egg yolks. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix in pasta. Spoon into prepared dish.
  • Bake until heated through, approximately 10 minutes. Serve hot.

--4 CHEESE BAKED ZITI--



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Provided by 3.baby.dux.mommy

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta or 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 (10 ounce) cartons refrigerated alfredo sauce
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 (15 ounce) carton 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 pasta 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.
  • 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. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.
  • Serve with tossed salad and buttered Italian bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1124.9, Fat 53.1, SaturatedFat 31.6, Cholesterol 268.7, Sodium 1160.2, Carbohydrate 94.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.8, Protein 65.2

4-INGREDIENT BAKED ZITI



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Provided by TeamZZZ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb ground beef
1 (16 ounce) box ziti pasta
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 (25 ounce) jar pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Pre-heat over to 350.
  • Cook beef until brown, add to large bowl.
  • Cook pasta, add to bowl.
  • To bowl, add 1 jar of sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, mix well.
  • Add to glass baking dish, top with 1 cup of mozzarella, cover with tin foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil, bake for another 10-15 minutes.

QUICK 4-CHEESE BAKED ZITI



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Make and share this Quick 4-Cheese Baked Ziti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ziti pasta, uncooked
1 (26 1/2 ounce) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce (we prefer the canned Hunt's Traditional flavor - cheap too!)
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms (can use 2 cans stems & pieces if you don't have fresh)
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
8 ounces parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
6 slices round provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions (a little oil added to the water helps keep it from sticking together).
  • Set aside.
  • Spray a 13x9 glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread a thin layer of sauce in bottom of the dish.
  • Next, layer of 1/3 of the mushrooms and 1/3 of the pasta.
  • Spread all the ricotta over this layer.
  • Then layer half the remaining sauce, another 1/3 mushrooms and another 1/3 pasta.
  • Sprinkle all the Parmesan cheese over this layer.
  • Finally, layer remaining sauce, mushrooms and pasta.
  • Cover this layer with the mozzarella.
  • Place the slices of Provolone on top.
  • Cover and bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.3, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 1348, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 39.3

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