Best Zippy Ziti Recipes

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Provided by Megan Berg

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb cooked ziti (or penne) pasta, cooked al dente
3 1/2 c mmmarinara sauce (see recipe, or use pre-made)
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 c grated romano cheese
1 lb fresh mozzarella (1/2 lb cubed, 1/2 lb sliced)
2 dash(es) black pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with the Mmmarinara sauce, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, all of the Romano, and the mozzarella cubes.
3. Season with the red pepper and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
4. Transfer the pasta mix into an oiled 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover the top of the pasta with the mozzarella slices, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top.
5. Bake until lightly browned, approximately 30 minutes.

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Provided by Gail Springsteen

Categories Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ziti pasta (or whatever type you like!)
1/3 c olive oil
1 clove garlic, chopped (can used jarred garlic)
1/4 c butter
2 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
8 oz mushrooms, fresh, sliced
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions or until al dente; drain. "Al dente" means the pasta is tender, but still firm to the bite.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil and saute the garlic, zucchini, onion, tomato, mushrooms, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper for 15 to 20 minutes. Combine the pasta and sauteed vegetables and toss.

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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8-ounce) package ziti , uncooked
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1 clove garlic , minced
1 (17-ounce) jar Alfredo sauce
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Italian-style diced tomato
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons Italian-style bread crumbs
2 teaspoons margarine , melted

Steps:

Prepare ziti according to package directions add broccoli during last minute of cooking time. Drain add garlic, Alfredo sauce, tomatoes and cheese, mixing well. Spoon into an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish set aside. Toss bread crumbs with margarine sprinkle over ziti. Bake at 350 degrees until top is golden, about 20 to 30 minutes.TIP: Go Mexican with Zippy Ziti! Combine canned tomato sauce with a jar of salsa for a zesty sauce and use tomatoes with green chiles instead of Italian-style tomatoes. Serve topped with sour cream and chopped green onions! From "Meals in Minutes." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.

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