Baked Ziti With Broccoli Recipes

ZITI CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, place pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until pasta is al dente. Drain.
• In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, and bouillon. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add cornstarch (adjust amount to thicken sauce to your liking). Simmer all together for about 20 minutes.
• Once sauce is cooked and thickens, add broccoli and artichoke hearts, stir all together and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Once sauce is done, put cooked ziti pasta in a large bowl, pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat and mix. Then add the chicken pieces and mix all together. Serve. Delicious!

BAKED ZITI WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9x5-inch round baking casserole. Bring a large pot of abundantly salted water to a vigorous boil and add pasta. After about 5 minutes, add the broccoli and cook until pasta is three-quarters cooked (follow package instructions) and then drain well. Toss pasta and broccoli with Parmesan, garlic and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Place in prepared casserole dish. In a small saucepan, melt butter of over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir to form a roux. Continue to cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in warm milk and cream. Return saucepan to medium heat and cook white sauce, stirring occasionally, until dense, 10 to 15 minutes. Layer provolone cheese over pasta mixture and cover with white sauce. Sprinkle top with bread crumbs and drizzle some olive oil over top. Bake until top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

BAKED ZITI IV

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil until tender. Stir in rosemary and garlic. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Place ground beef and sausage in the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Stir in the onion mixture and the spaghetti sauce. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In the prepared dish, layer 1/2 of the cooked pasta, provolone cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and a little less than 1/2 of the meat mixture. Then layer the rest of the pasta, mozzarella cheese, remaining meat mixture, and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheeses are melted.

CREAMY BAKED ZITI WITH BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Cook penne in boiling salted water until al dente.
• Drain pasta and place in large bowl.
• Heat olive oil over medium heat and saute garlic for about 1 minute.
• Combine garlic, broccoli, Parmesan cheese and cream with penne.
• Spoon mixture into a large baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
• Bake, covered for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Note: Can be made up until baking point and refrigerated until dinner time.

ZITI WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cut sausage diagonally into 1/2" thick slices (just crumble and brown if using a roll of ground sausage). Cook in a large non stick skillet over med-high heat until browned; remove sausage and set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain.
• Cook garlic and red pepper in oil in skillet, stirring constantly, until lightly browned; add tomatoes and cook until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat and keep warm.
• Toss pasta and broccoli gently with sausage, tomato mixture, and cheese. Serve immediately.

ZITI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts one at a time on a flat surface. Using a sharp knife, cut the breasts in half, then lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/2-inch thick.
• Cut the broccoli into florets, peel the stems and cut them into thin slices.
• Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil and add the broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes. Do not overcook; the broccoli must remain crisp. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.
• Bring the reserved cooking liquid to a boil and add the ziti. Stir and cook according to package directions. The pasta should be al dente. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken breasts, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium high heat for 1 minute. Add the garlic, stir and cook briefly; do not brown. Add the tomatoes, rosemary, oregano, pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cream, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add the broccoli and the pasta into the tomato mixture. Add the reserved 1/2 cup of cooking liquid, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, add the parsley and cheese and toss well for 1 minute while cooking. Serve immediately.