Creamy Baked Ziti

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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!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
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 ½ cups KRAFT Mozzarella Shredded Cheese

  • 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.

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

461 Calories
18g Fat
55g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 461
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 636mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 6mg 30%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 355mg 8%

* 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.