Creamy Baked Ziti

Name: Creamy Baked Ziti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups ziti pasta, uncooked; 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 6 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed; ¾ cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream; 1 (8 ounce) package KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA; ⅓ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Rating: 4.66 stars

119 Ratings
88 Reviews
55 Photos

Ziti pasta bakes with layers of creamy tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese in an easy and comforting dish that's ready in less than an hour.

By Kraft

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

4 cups ziti pasta, uncooked
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
6 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
¾ cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 (8 ounce) package KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
⅓ cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

Step 1

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

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Step 2

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Remove from pan; drain. Meanwhile, add marinara 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.
Step 3

Layer half the pasta mixture in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella and remaining pasta mixture. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
Step 4

Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Tips

Nutritional info per serving: Calories 430 Total fat 21 g Saturated fat 12 g Cholesterol 70 mg Sodium 790 mg Carbohydrate 42 g Dietary fiber 4 g Sugars 9 g Protein 17 g Vitamin A 25 %DV Vitamin C 25 %DV Calcium 35 %DV Iron 15 %DV

Reviews (88)

Most helpful positive review

JESSICA2872

03/06/2012

My whole family loved this, even my three picky kids! My husband said it tasted like a restaurant quality meal. The only thing I did differently was mixed the sour cream in with all the other ingredients rather than layer it. I also added about a dozen quartered meatballs. This is definitely a keeper! Read More

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(52)

Most helpful critical review

Traci

10/04/2014

Just a little plain Read More

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(1)

119 Ratings

5 star values: 85
4 star values: 28
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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JESSICA2872

03/06/2012

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Memack

03/31/2012

I used only a 46 oz jar of Prego mushroom spaghetti sauce and an entire block of cream cheese. This was easy, creamy, saucy, and delicious. I also made meat balls to go with it. I will add this to my regular recipe list, but will probably try fat free cream cheese and sour cream next time since it's so high in fat. Read More

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TheBritishBaker

05/09/2012

Quick and very simple recipe for a night when you are short of time. I followed the recipe exactly other than also adding a little pepperjack cheese. Read More

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(15)

margaret

08/12/2013

My husband & i like to try new things, instead of eating the same thing week after week. I added some garlic roasted tomatoes, that really enhanced the flavor as well as aroma.LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!! Read More

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Charlene Turner

11/13/2014

I added Italian sausage to mine and I think it made a world of difference. I also just mixed all of the ingredients together instead of layering and it worked just fine. My guests and family couldn't get enough! Creamy and delicious. Read More

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jeckert4

03/10/2014

This was delicious! Like another poster I added the sour cream right into the sauce instead of layering it. I also added cooked Morning Star Veggie Crumbles to the sauce for some texture and "meat." It was a hit! Read More

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Nick Gibietis

06/17/2014

I have made this many times and a few variations of this. It is a very forgiving recipe if you mix it up a bit. I used yogurt instead of sour cream one time and it worked well. Same with using tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes. It all works well. Read More

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Kirsten

01/26/2018

I made the recipe as per instructions. However, I followed other reviewers suggestions and simply put the whole dish together instead of layering it. I was really tasty and it came out well. The only change I am going to make next time is that I am going to double the sauce and make it in a larger pan. There just wasn't enough sauce for all of the ziti. Otherwise, it was fantastic! Read More

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LittleLion

05/23/2012

Loved it! Followed the directions, only difference was that I chopped my own tomatoes. Definitely making again. Read More

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Traci

10/04/2014

Just a little plain Read More

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Creamy Baked Ziti

Servings Per Recipe: 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.

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