Kickin' Ziti Bake Recipe

Name: Kickin' Ziti Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ziti pasta, uncooked; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup flour; 1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend; 2 green onions, sliced

Servings: persons

1 lb. ziti pasta, uncooked
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
2 green onions, sliced

1
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
3
Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
4
Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat.
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Add chopped onions and garlic; cook 3 min., stirring frequently.
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Add flour; mix well.
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Cook 1 min.
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or until bubbly, stirring constantly.
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Gradually stir in broth.
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Bring to boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 min.
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or until thickened.
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Add cream cheese; stir until melted and mixture is blended.
13
Remove from heat; add 1/4 cup Parmesan, pepper and reserved pasta water.
14
Combine cream cheese mixture and pasta in large bowl.
15
Spoon into 2-qt.
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casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
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Top with remaining cheeses and green onions.
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Bake 15 min.
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or until cheeses are melted and golden brown.

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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 lb. ziti pasta, uncooked, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Kickin' Ziti Bake 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.

Kickin' Ziti Bake

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