5 Ingredient White Ziti Recipes

5-INGREDIENT WHITE ZITI RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta. Wrap spinach in a clean kitchen towel and wring out the excess liquid. Heat about 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 turns of the pan, in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and swirl a minute; add spinach, separating it with your fingers as you put it in the pan. Toss spinach with garlic and oil, season with salt and pepper and cook to heat through. Salt boiling water liberally and cook ziti about 5 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy cooking water and drain pasta. Combine ziti with spinach and garlic, ricotta, parm cheese, salt and pepper. Add some or all of the saved starchy cooking water to make the pasta the consistency you'd like. Remember: the pasta will soak up the sauce while baking. Transfer to large casserole dish. Top with mozzarella and bake until brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

BAKED ZITI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and sausage and cook until browned. Drain off almost all of the fat, leaving a bit behind for flavor and moisture. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper. Stir, bring to a simmer and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove 3 to 4 cups of the cooked sauce to a bowl to cool down.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add some salt. Cook the ziti until not quite al dente.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a bowl, mix 2 cups of the grated mozzarella, the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, eggs and some salt and pepper. Stir together just a couple of times (do not mix completely).
• Drain the pasta and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking and cool it down. Pour it into the bowl with the cheese mixture and toss to slightly combine (there should still be large lumps). Add the cooled reserved meat sauce and toss to combine.
• Add half the coated pasta to a large casserole dish or lasagna dish. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the top, then top with half the remaining mozzarella. Repeat with another layer of the coated pasta and the remaining sauce and mozzarella.
• Bake until bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before sprinkling with chopped parsley to serve.

WHITE BAKED ZITI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt generously, add the pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and add the pasta back to the pot.
• Put the milk in a glass measuring cup and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each, until just warm, about 2 minutes.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and whisk until combined. Continue to whisk until the mixture bubbles a bit but does not brown, about 1 minute.
• Gradually pour in the warm milk while whisking constantly. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking often and occasionally running a rubber spatula around the edges of the saucepan to prevent burning. When the sauce is boiling, reduce to a simmer over medium heat and cook until thickened to a nice coating consistency, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Remove from the heat. Add 1 cup of the Parmesan, the red pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons salt. Whisk until smooth.
• Pour the bechamel sauce over the pasta and toss to combine. Fold in the cubed mozzarella. Transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish. Cover the top of the pasta with the sliced mozzarella and sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan. Bake until lightly browned and hot, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

THE BEST BAKED ZITI

Steps:

• Cut down the length of each sausage with a sharp knife. Remove and discard casings.
• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan set over high heat. Add sausages and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up with a spatula, until the sausage begins to brown, and the onion turns translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add oregano, thyme, and rosemary and cook for 1 minute more. Pour in marinara sauce. Pour 1 cup water into each jar to rinse out remaining sauce; add to the saucepan. Stir together and bring sauce to a simmer.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Turn off heat and reserve until needed. Before using, skim any excess fat that rises to the surface.
• While sauce simmers, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 or 2 minutes less than the directions on the package call for, about 8 minutes. Drain well and transfer into a large mixing bowl.
• Carefully add the meat sauce and stir until thoroughly combined. Let rest for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a large 9x15-inch or 9x13-inch casserole dish with a drizzle of olive oil.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer half of the pasta and sauce mixture to the prepared dish, then use a spatula to even out into a uniform layer. Top with 1/2 of the ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and then 1/2 of the grated Pecorino Romano cheese, being sure to distribute evenly. Top with the rest of the pasta and sauce mixture and give the pan a little shake to settle the sauce. Repeat the cheese application.
• Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the casserole is piping hot, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Top with parsley.

BAKED ZITI (5 WW POINTS)

Steps:

• Cook the Ziti according to the package directions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Stir 1/2 of the sauce into the noodles.
• Spoon 1/2 of the noodles into an 8X8 inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the egg white, cottage cheese, basil, parsley and 1 Tablespoon of Parmesan Cheese. Spoon the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles. Top with the remaining noodles and pour the rest of the sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan Cheese. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Add mozzarella cheese and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Allow to sit 5 minutes before serving.

5 INGREDIENT WHITE ZITI

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 deg.
• 2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta.
• 3. Wrap spinach in a clean kitchen towel and wring out the excess liquid.
• 4. Heat about 3 tbsps of EVOO, 3 turns of the pan, in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and swirl a minute; add spinach, separating it with your fingers as you put it in the pan. Toss Spinach with garlic and oil, season with salt and pepper and cook to heat through.
• 5. Salt boiling water liverally and cook ziti about 5 minutes. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy cooking water and drain pasta.
• 6. Combine ziti with spinach and garlic, ricotta, parm cheese, salt and pepper and transfer to large casserole dish. Top with mozzarella and bake until brown and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

CREAMIEST FALL ZITI RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• On an unlined baking sheet, toss together the cauliflower, red onion, 1 tablespoon sage, 1 tablespoon thyme, the garlic, olive oil, and 1 teaspoon salt until well combined. Roast for 12-15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and golden brown.
• While the vegetables roast, generously season the boiling water with salt, then add the rigatoni and cook for 6-7 minutes, until the noodles are beginning to soften but still have some bite. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and return to the pot.
• In a blender, combine the pumpkin purée, heavy cream, white wine vinegar, remaining tablespoon of sage leaves, remaining tablespoon of thyme, remaining 1½ teaspoons salt, the pepper, and nutmeg. Blend on medium speed until smooth. (Alternatively, add the ingredients to a deep bowl and use an immersion blender to purée until completely smooth.)
• To the pot with the cooked pasta, add the sauce, ricotta, Parmesan, roasted cauliflower and onion, and kale. Fold to combine, then add the reserved pasta water and continue folding until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
• Pour half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1½ cups of mozzarella over the pasta, then top with the remaining pasta and 2½ cups mozzarella. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling. Remove the foil and return to the oven for another 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.
• Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

BELGIOIOSO FIVE-CHEESE ZITI AL FORNO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to the package directions for al dente; drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, ricotta, provolone, Romano and 1 cup mozzarella. 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 1 cup mozzarella cheese., In a small bowl, stir together Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic and olive oil; sprinkle over 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 and Parmesan if desired.

VEGAN BAKED ZITI RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Cook the ziti. Meanwhile, crumble the tofu into a large bowl using your fingers. Add the nutritional yeast flakes, lemon juice, agave nectar, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper and mash with a fork until completely smooth. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch square baking pan or casserole dish. Drain the ziti in a colander and add it to the tofu mixture along with the chopped spinach and parsley. Stir until well combined. Place half of the ziti mixture into the prepared pan. Top it with half of the marinara sauce and half of the shredded cheese. Repeat the layering procedure with the remaining ziti, marinara sauce, and cheese. Sprinkle a little additional cheese or nutritional yeast flakes over the top, if desired. Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned around the edges. Serve hot.

5-INGREDIENT EASY BAKED ZITI

Steps:

• Cook pasta and drain.
• Mix pasta, spaghetti sauce, cooked ground beef, Parmesan cheese and 2 cups of Mozzarella cheese well.
• Spread mixture in a 9 x13 baking dish.
• Top with remaining 2 cups of grated Mozzarella cheese.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese on top has melted.