Best Seashells Ham And Cheese Ziti Recipes

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FIVE-CHEESE ZITI AL FORNO



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After having the five-cheese ziti at Olive Garden, I tried to make my own version of it-and I think I got pretty close. I always double this when I'm making it and freeze the second one for another meal. -Keri Whitney, Castro Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds (about 7-1/2 cups) uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
2 jars (24 ounces each) marinara sauce
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
TOPPING:
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional: Minced fresh parsley or basil, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente; drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, 1 cup mozzarella and the ricotta, provolone and Romano. Cook over medium heat until sauce begins to simmer and cheeses are melted. Stir in cooked pasta; pour mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese., In a small bowl, stir together Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic and olive oil; sprinkle over the pasta., Bake, uncovered, until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired.Freeze option: Cool the unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover casserole with foil; bake 50 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 960mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

TWO-CHEESE ZITI



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"My grandkids really like this rich, buttery macaroni and cheese," says Flo Burtnett of Gage, Oklahoma. "And adults go for the home-style breadcrumb topping and creamy, comforting flavor. It doesn't taste light at all!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups fat-free milk
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook ziti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheeses until melted., Drain ziti; add to sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to a shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and butter; stir in cheeses. Sprinkle over ziti. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through and topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HAM AND CHEESE ZITI



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Macaroni-and-cheese lovers, take notice! This one has fun tube-shaped pasta, ham and cheese and is certain to be a favorite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups uncooked ziti pasta (9 ounces)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded Colby cheese (8 ounces)
4 ounces sliced cooked deli ham, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Cook garlic in butter 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in flour and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
  • Stir pasta and ham into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg

HAM AND CHEESE ZITI



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Make and share this Ham and Cheese Ziti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by zoe85

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups uncooked ziti pasta (9 ounces)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups shredded colby cheese (8 ounces)
4 ounces sliced cooked deli ham, cut into thin strips
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Cook garlic in butter 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Stir in flour and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in mustard and Colby cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
  • Stir pasta and ham into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.3, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 854, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 23.3

SEASHELLS' HAM AND CHEESE ZITI



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I have always made this. They couldn't get enough of it. It gets many raves. It is very rich, filling and doesn't last that long!

Provided by seashells63

Categories     High In...

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups ziti pasta, uncooked
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 cups colby cheese, shredded
1 cup cooked ham, sliced into thin strips
1/2-1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 F
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in 3 quart saucepan over low heat.
  • Cook garlic in butter 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in flour and salt.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
  • Gradually stir in milk.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in mustard and Colby cheese.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
  • Stir pasta and ham into cheese sauce.
  • Pour into ungreased 2 quart casserole.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.1, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 113.9, Sodium 777.3, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 31.7

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