Best Tomato Alfredo Baked Ziti Recipes

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LIGHTER TOMATO "ALFREDO" PASTA BAKE



Lighter Tomato

A saucy pasta bake loaded with Italian sausage, tomato and Alfredo sauce, fusilli and melty mozzarella sounds delicious, but not particularly light-at least until now! This recipe was expressly designed to deliver on flavors of the dish that inspired it-crowd-favorite Tomato-Alfredo Baked Ziti-while also trimming down the calories. To pull this off, the Betty Crocker Kitchens made a number of smart changes: using turkey sausage in lieu of pork, reducing the amount of cheese and including a homemade Alfredo sauce that starts with a head of cauliflower. That's right: You can transform this nutrient-packed vegetable into a luscious and garlicky sauce. What's more, the creamy richness of the cauli-fredo sauce is enhanced by the mild acidity of the Muir Glen™ fire roasted crushed tomatoes. The pairing of these two sauces is what makes the dish so irresistible-and that's exactly what we were going for!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups water
1 package (12 oz) frozen cauliflower flowerets
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz uncooked fusilli or rotini pasta (about 2 cups)
1 package (8 oz) white mushrooms, cut into quarters
2 links (about 1/2 lb) Italian turkey sausage
1 cup chopped red or yellow bell pepper
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon of the garlic; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until just tender. Transfer to blender. Return saucepan to medium heat; add water and frozen cauliflower. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Drain and transfer cauliflower to blender; cool 10 minutes. Add whipping cream; cover and blend 60 to 90 seconds or until nearly smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; blend 60 to 90 seconds or until smooth.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Add to baking dish.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut sausage casing, and discard. Crumble sausage into skillet with mushrooms. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to break up sausage, until sausage is no longer pink. Stir in bell pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant. Stir in tomatoes; heat 3 to 4 minutes or until heated through.
  • Add sausage mixture to baking dish; stir to completely combine. Top with mozzarella cheese; carefully pour cauliflower sauce over top. Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly on edges.
  • Let stand 10 minutes. Top with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize About 1 1/4 Cups, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

COPYCAT SBARRO BAKED ZITI



Copycat Sbarro Baked Ziti image

Make and share this Copycat Sbarro Baked Ziti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iron Woman

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs ziti pasta (uncooked)
2 lbs ricotta cheese
3 ounces grated romano cheese
3 cups hunts roasted garlic and onion spaghetti sauce (any brand will do)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook Ziti according to package directions - 12 to 14 minutes until al dente stirring often. After cooking, drain ziti well, but.
  • DO NOT RINSE OFF UNDER WATER!
  • Combine ricotta, romano, tomato sauce (reserve 1/4 cup) and pepper in large mixing bowl.
  • Gently combine cooked ziti with cheese/sauce mixture.
  • In a 13"x9"x2" pan, spread the 1/4 cup reserved sauce.
  • Add ziti and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake until mozzarella is thoroughly melted.
  • (about 12-15 minutes).
  • Serve with garlic bread and additional.
  • sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1836.2, Fat 76.8, SaturatedFat 45.6, Cholesterol 272.8, Sodium 1528.9, Carbohydrate 181.8, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 99.9

BAKED ZITI ALFREDO WITH CAJUN CHICKEN



Baked Ziti Alfredo with Cajun Chicken image

To me this is the ultimate comfort food. The spiciness of the chicken is complemented by the smooth creaminess of the Alfredo sauce. Delicious with a nice glass of white wine.

Provided by Taunte Sara

Categories     Pasta Main Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
1 large green bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
6 medium Roma tomatoes, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 ½ cups whole milk, or more to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add chicken, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Saute until chicken is cooked through and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and 1/2 of the garlic; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk and bring to a gentle boil. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add more Parmesan to thicken or more milk to thin to your liking.
  • Add cooked pasta to the chicken mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a deep casserole dish. Pour cheese sauce over the pasta mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.1 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 790.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

BAKED ZITI WITH CHEESE



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This pasta dish, made with Alfredo sauce, is deliciously different from typical tomato-based recipes. Extra cheesy, it goes together quickly and is always popular at potlucks. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) ziti or small tube pasta
2 cartons (10 ounces each) refrigerated Alfredo sauce
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) 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 ziti 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., In a small bowl, 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 or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 39g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 1037mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

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