Best Zesty Ziti Recipes

Zesty Chicken, Broccoli & Ziti image

Provided by C. Taylor

Time 30m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite size strips)
1 lb ziti pasta
1 lb broccoli floret
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons cajun seasoning
salt and pepper
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
salt and pepper

Steps:

Boil the pasta according to directions and when you only have about 6 minutes left, add the broccoli to the pasta and boil the remaining 6 minute and drain.
Meanwhile, in a nonstick pan, heat the olive oil and then add the garlic, the chicken, and the spices. Cook until the chicken has cooked through and has browned. Add this to the pasta once it has been drained.
In the same nonstick pan, over medium heat, melt the butter and then add the flour, mixing well to create a roux. Cook the flour for several minutes.
Slowly whisk in the milk trying to avoid making any lumps, and increase the temperature to med. high.Continue to stir until the sauce starts to thicken. Add in the lemon juice, cheese and the seasonings, mixing well. Continue to cook until cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
Pour sauce over chicken and ziti mixture, and gently mix well. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 845.5, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 144.8, Sodium 530.1, Carbohydrate 83, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 55.5

Zesty Ziti Bake image

Provided by Redsie

Categories Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 sweet red peppers or 2 zucchini, diced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 egg whites
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Prepare the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a 3-quart casserole dish.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add the zucchini or sweet red pepper, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
Combine the egg whites and the ricotta in a medium bowl, stir to mix well, and spoon over the pasta. Top with the vegetable mixture and sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake for 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.7, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 630.3, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 30.8

ZESTY ZITI image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients:
1 lb Italian sausage cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green pepper diced (1 cup)
1 jar Prego three cheese pasta sauce
4 1/2 cups hot cooked medium tube-shaped macaroni

Steps:

In medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausage, onion, and pepper until sausage is no longer pink. Pour off fat. Add pasta sauce. Heat to a boil. Serve over macaroni. Top with grated parmesan cheese.

ZESTY ITALIAN ZITI image

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients:
1 Lb. Italian Sausage Links - cut into 1/2 inch chuncks
1 medium onion - cut into lengthwise strips
2 cans 14oz. each diced Italian style tomatoes
1 can Italian style tomato paste
16 oz. Ziti or Penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
1 to 2 cups grated Mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Directions: 1 - Cook sausage and onion over med-high heat in a very large skillet 2 - Blend in tomatoes and paste, heat through till hot. Add pasta and simmer 10 minutes (or longer). 3 - Top with Mozzarella, cover and simmer till cheese is melted.