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Cheater Baked Ziti

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"Baked ziti without the ricotta cheese. I made this one night out of what I had available, and the family thought it was fantastic!" — CHEVYJAX

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend

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Directions

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the ziti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the sausage. Cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the pasta, spaghetti sauce, and Alfredo sauce. Transfer the mixture into a large baking dish, and top with the Italian cheese blend.
Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 04, 2012

A triumph for lazy people everywhere!

—novaluno

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 28, 2012

This did not taste good. I think it was the combination of the alfredo and the spaghetti sauce. I used ground beef instead of sausage, but other reviews said they also made this switch. We did eat it and I saved the left overs to eat today for lunch, but we will definitely not make this again. My husband said..."I've never had anything like it..." and he didn't mean it in a good way.

—JHELMSTER

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Sep 27, 2012

Great recipe! Cheat, quick and delicious! I only had ground beef on hand and it was still amazing.

—carlenemarie1

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Apr 24, 2012

Easy and Delicious. I added sliced turkey pepperoni (half a bag) to the mix and it added a nice texture as well as flavor to it. Loved this!

—Zeebster2021

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Jan 24, 2012

My family enjoyed this recipe. The addition of the Alfredo sauce really gave it a different creamier taste and texture than my usual Baked Ziti. I will make it again.

—maryengel

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Apr 04, 2012

Made this last night, just as written - no changes. Used roasted garlic alfredo and a veggie-based spaghetti sauce. I found it very tasty, the boyfriend also enjoyed it, and co-workers rated it as "awesome". This was easy, quick and cost-effective!! Thanks!!

—reyncloud

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Jun 15, 2012

Super easy and yummy!

—BRITGREEN

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Mar 20, 2012

For someone who works all the time- I really love easy dishes that are also good on a budget- this ziti was perfect, and it made so much! Before I baked it I devided the ziti mixture to 2 smaller casserole dishes so I could freeze one for later. Also, because I had precooked veggies from another dinner, I threw those into the dish- didn't change the flavor and my picky family ate everything!! Great recepi!

—jodrdh

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Nutrition

Calories
644 kcal
32%

Carbohydrates
54.5 g
18%

Cholesterol
75 mg
25%

Fat
36.2 g
56%

Fiber
3.3 g
13%

Protein
25.2 g
50%

Sodium
1372 mg
55%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cheater Baked Ziti

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 644
Calories from Fat: 326

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.2g 56 %
Saturated Fat 15.2g 76 %
Cholesterol 75mg 25 %
Sodium 1372mg 55 %
** Potassium 443mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 54.5g 18 %
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13 %
Protein 25.2g 50 %
** Sugars 8.3g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 30 %
Iron 29 %
** Thiamin 27 %
** Niacin 74 %
** Vitamin B6 19 %
** Magnesium 20 %
** Folate 80 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.