ZITI WITH TOMATO-PESTO SAUCE
For those who like pesto but also love tomato sauce, try this recipe. Quick to prepare and very good, too! Try serving with breadsticks.
Provided by Risa G
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, mix together the pesto and basil tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer, and season with salt to taste. (You can also heat the sauce in a covered microwave-safe bowl: cook on high for one minute.)
- Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Toss with pesto-tomato sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.9 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 642.4 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
MEATY ZITI WITH PESTO DOLLOP
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the meaty ziti: Place an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta.
- Heat a large braiser (about 5 quarts) over medium heat and add the olive oil. Crumble in the sausage. Cook, breaking up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onion, sliced fennel and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes. Stir to incorporate and allow the red pepper flakes to toast, about 1 minute. Add the wine. Increase the heat to reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add both cans of tomatoes. Add 1 cup water to the smaller reserved can and add the tomato-water to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until thick and flavorful, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the ziti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and add the pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat. Add almost all the shredded mozzarella (saving some for the top) and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Tear half the fresh mozzarella into smaller pieces and add to the pasta; fold the cheeses into the pasta. Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, then dot with torn pieces of the remaining fresh mozzarella.
- Bake, uncovered, until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden and crusty, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, make the pesto.
- For the pesto: Combine the basil, parsley, fennel fronds, almonds, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to make a coarse paste. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream to make a smooth pesto.
- Dollop the pesto on top of the hot pasta. Season with black pepper and finish with grated Parmesan.
BAKED ZITI
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, and add ziti. Cook the ziti until just al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes, and drain.
- Meanwhile, bring the marinara sauce to a simmer in a large skillet. Stir in the ricotta and basil leaves.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 15-by-10-inch Pyrex baking dish. Layer half of the ziti on top of the sauce. Sprinkle with half the mozzarella cubes and half of the provola. Pour 2 cups of the sauce over the cheese, and spread in an even layer. Top with the rest of the pasta, and spread 2 cups sauce over that layer of pasta. Sprinkle with the remaining cheeses, and dollop with the remaining 1/2 cup of sauce.
- Place the dish in the oven, and bake, uncovered, until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before cutting. (If you want to assemble this ahead, bake for 15 minutes covered with foil, then, when ready to serve, uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes.)
BAKED ZITI
A quick and easy way to prepare a tasty and filling pasta dish, originally from Mr. Food. Just use your favorite bottled spaghetti sauce. You can use any shape of pasta. I do add more cheese, but I love cheese!
Provided by Junebug
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Boil ziti, following package directions, drain and place in a large bowl.
- Mix all the ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella with the ziti.
- Spray a 13x9 pan with Pam.
- Cover the bottom half of the pan with about half the sauce.
- Put the ziti mixture on top of sauce.
- Pour remaining sauce on top of ziti.
- Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until cheese is melted and it is lightly golden.
ZITI WITH CREAMY PESTO AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE
My family loves this recipe. It is something I came up with on my own. It meets my criteria of quick, easy and yummy. I usually pre cook the sausage so that when I come home I just have to boil the pasta. I have also substituted the sausage with chicken; the pesto sauce with fresh pesto; or the pesto with sun-dried tomato pesto sauce. Would be great with mushrooms as well.
Provided by tree1975
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cook sausage according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Cool sausage slightly. Cut into ½-in. coin slices; set aside.
- Combine Alfredo sauce and pesto in a large bowl. Add sausage.
- Drain pasta; add to sausage / sauce mixture. Toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.2, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 917.9, Carbohydrate 60, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.7, Protein 24.4
LOW FAT PESTO BAKED ZITI
Inspired by the Internet, TRUE! Ingredients J-U-M-P-E-D out at me too! EXACTLY what I wanted today! This recipe is MORE than OK!!!
Provided by mickeydownunder
Categories Brunch
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- COOK pasta (your choice) in water for 10 minutes; will be partially cooked.
- NOTE: You do NOT need to add salt or oil if watching fat content; just stir and DRAIN.
- Finely dice red onion.
- Spray pan with oil and cook onions 5 minutes until soft, ADD diced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- ADD crushed tomatoes, black pepper and bay leaf.
- SIMMER 10 - 15 minutes until slightly thicker.
- Spray 8 x 13 inch baking dish.
- Place 1/2 pasta on bottom.
- In small bowl, mix ricotta, pesto, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and half of the parmesan cheese.
- Place mixture on top of pasta and 1/3 of tomatoe sauce mixture.
- TOP with rest of pasta.
- TOP with rest of sauce.
- TOP with rest of mozzerella and parm cheese.
- BAKE in 180 degree oven for about 35- 40 minutes covered.
- NOTE: Adjust garlic to YOUR taste; I used 2 tablespoons.
- NOTE: I also use the lowest fat cheese I can find.
- NOTE: Pesto can be store bought; look at fat content on labels as can vary significantly.
- NOTE: If you like your sauce slightly thicker, add 1 - 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
- NOTE: Is a recipe that you might have to show control eating like me! 1 cup = my portion approximately.
- ENJOY!
- I served with rocket, tomato and feta cheese salad with balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.7, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 191.2, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.3, Protein 5.8
More about "baked ziti with pesto recipes"
PESTO AND SAUSAGE BAKED ZITI | MEL'S KITCHEN CAFE
From melskitchencafe.com
4.5/5 (38)Total Time 1 hr 5 minsCategory PastaCalories 724 per serving
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the ziti and cook until al dente. Drain.
- While the pasta is boiling, in a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add the turkey sausage, onion and garlic and cook until the sausage is cooked through, adding a bit of salt and pepper to taste (the amount will depend on the seasonings in the sausage). While it cooks, break up the sausage into smaller pieces. Drain any excess grease if needed.
- Add the diced tomatoes, pesto and salt and pepper to taste (I added about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Simmer for 10-12 minutes. Add the spinach, stirring until it cooks down a bit into the hot sauce, 1-2 minutes.
PESTO BAKED ZITI - FOOD WITH FEELING
From foodwithfeeling.com
5/5 (1)Total Time 35 mins
- Make the pesto by combining all of the pesto ingredients in a food processor and process until the nuts are almost completely broken down. About 1 minute. See photo above for reference on texture.
- Once the pasta is done, drain and return to pan. Add in the pesto, cherry tomatoes, and squash and stir to combine.
BAKED ZITI WITH PESTO RECIPE - QUICK FROM SCRATCH PASTA
From foodandwine.com
5/5
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta for 7 minutes. It will be partially cooked. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again thoroughly.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat and cook until very thick, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Remove the bay leaf.
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 cup of the mozzarella, about half the Parmesan, the pesto, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
SATISFYING ITALIAN ZITI WITH PESTO RECIPE - RECIPES.NET
From recipes.net
BAKED ZITI | RECIPETIN EATS
From recipetineats.com
BAKED ZITI WITH PESTO RECIPE | RECIPES.NET
From recipes.net
SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE BAKED ZITI - INSPIREDTASTE.NET
From inspiredtaste.net
10 BEST BAKED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS RECIPES | YUMMLY
From yummly.com
BAKED ZITI WITH PESTO RECIPE | MYRECIPES
From myrecipes.com
5/5 (6)Servings 4
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta for 7 minutes. It will be partially cooked. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again thoroughly.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat and cook until very thick, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Remove the bay leaf.
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 cup of the mozzarella, about half the Parmesan, the pesto, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
OUR BEST BAKED PASTA DINNER RECIPES OF ALL TIME
From allrecipes.com
BAKED ZITI IS ALWAYS A HIT AT DINNERTIME | RECIPE | ZITI RECIPES ...
From pinterest.ca
BAKED ZITI WITH SPINACH, PESTO, AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE
From ahintofhoney.com
45+ EASY PASTA RECIPES - I HEART NAPTIME
From iheartnaptime.net
BAKED ZITI WITH PESTO - CHEESE TOMATO PASTA RECIPES
From delish.com
BAKED ZITI RECIPE | EATINGWELL
From eatingwell.com
ULTIMATE EASY BAKED SPAGHETTI - INSPIRED TASTE
From inspiredtaste.net
EASY BAKED ZITI WITH GROUND BEEF AND CHEESE RECIPE - THE SPRUCE …
From thespruceeats.com
CREAMY PESTO BAKED ZITI - BIGOVEN.COM
From bigoven.com
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love