Creamy Baked Ziti Recipe
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Creamy Baked Ziti

By: KRAFT Shredded Cheese 
"Ziti pasta with a creamy tomato sauce is layered with shredded mozzarella cheese then topped with more mozzarella and grated Parmesan--a cheese lover's dream!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups ziti pasta or penne pasta, uncooked
  • 2 cups pasta sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 185 grams Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups KRAFT Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
  • 1/3 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Remove from pan; drain. Meanwhile, add pasta sauce, tomatoes and cream cheese to same pan; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Return pasta to pan; mix well.
  3. Layer half the pasta mixture in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of 3/4 cup mozzarella and remaining pasta mixture. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  4. Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Footnotes

  • Make Ahead:
  • The pasta dish can be covered and refrigerated up to 8 hours before baking. Increase baking time to 30 to 35 min. or until heated through.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 460 | Total Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 41mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by Momma's cookin' Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I will not make this again. I didn't like the chunks of tomato and it REALLY tasted like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by UncleSam22   view full review
Added some hamburger meat to this excellent dish to make it a one and done meal.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by alwtaylor   view full review
WOW! The whole family loved it, very easy and had it all on hand!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by gracie72   view full review
Fabulous! Just would add some spices to taste in the sauce making portion.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2011 by mcash1019   view full review
I really enjoyed this! I covered it with tin foil while it cooked in the oven, it was great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by Rosie   view full review
Ahhhh, it was so-so, i needed to put sauce on the table because it was not very saucy at all. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by bluebell   view full review
Delicious! I also added some extra fresh herbs to the sauce and it turned out beautifully. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2011 by debmojak   view full review
This recipe sounded so GOOD to me! Being a working mom w/ three kids I always set out a meat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2011 by HarvardMonkey   view full review
Meh.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2011 by beyondanytherapy   view full review
Great recipe! I did make a minor change, substituting Ricotta cheese in place of the cream...

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