TOMATO-ALFREDO BAKED ZITI

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Tomato and Alfredo sauces make this easy ground beef-and-pasta bake doubly delicious - and it all comes together in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

12 oz uncooked ziti pasta (about 4 cups)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Crushed Tomatoes with Basil
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
1 jar (15 oz) creamy Alfredo pasta sauce

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; add garlic, and cook about 1 minute or until fragrant. Drain; return meat mixture to skillet. Over medium-low heat, stir in Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and salt. Add tomatoes, cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until completely blended and heated through. Spoon mixture into baking dish; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with Alfredo sauce and remaining 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g