Creamy Pesto Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Creamy Pesto Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (16 oz.) ziti pasta; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; 3/4 lb. Italian turkey sausage (about 3 links), casings removed; 1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes, undrained; 1/3 cup pesto; 1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme; 1 bag (5 oz.) baby spinach leaves; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided; 1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (16 oz.) ziti pasta
1 Tbsp. olive oil
3/4 lb. Italian turkey sausage (about 3 links), casings removed
1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup pesto
1 tub (10 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Original Cooking Creme
1 bag (5 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Bring large pot of water to boil over high heat.
3
Add ziti and cook until al dente.
4
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
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Add sausage and cook until browned, using the back of a wooden spoon to break up sausage.
6
Add onion and garlic and saute until tender.
7
Stir in tomatoes and pesto.
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Simmer 10 min.
9
Stir in cooking creme.
10
Drain pasta; return to pot.
11
Add spinach, meat sauce and 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and stir to combine.
12
Spoon into 3-qt.
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baking dish.
14
Top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and Parmesan.
15
Bake until completely heated through and golden on top, about 20 min.

610

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (16 oz.) ziti pasta, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 3/4 lb. Italian turkey sausage (about 3 links), casings removed, 1 onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pesto Baked Ziti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Pesto Baked Ziti

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