Tomato-Alfredo Baked Ziti

Prep 30 min
Total 1 hr 5 min
Servings 8

Tomato and Alfredo sauces make this easy ground beef-and-pasta bake doubly delicious — and it all comes together in just 30 minutes. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated March 14, 2017

Ingredients

oz uncooked ziti pasta (about 4 cups)

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

cup chopped onion

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2

teaspoons Italian herb seasoning

1/2

teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2

teaspoon salt

can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Crushed Tomatoes with Basil

cup shredded Parmesan cheese

cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

jar (15 oz) creamy Alfredo pasta sauce

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2

Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; add garlic, and cook about 1 minute or until fragrant. Drain; return meat mixture to skillet. Over medium-low heat, stir in Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and salt. Add tomatoes, cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until completely blended and heated through. Spoon mixture into baking dish; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with Alfredo sauce and remaining 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
3

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Expert Tips

Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes can be used in place of crushed tomatoes with basil in this recipe.
Italian herb seasoning is readily available in the spice aisle of your grocery store. Or you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon each of dried basil, oregano and thyme in place of herb blend.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 600
Calories from Fat: 270

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 31g; 47%
Saturated Fat 17g 84% Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol: 105mg; 35%
Sodium: 1020mg; 43%
Potassium: 260mg; 7%
Total Carbohydrate: 52g; 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 13% Sugars 3g
Protein: 29g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 30%; 30%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 40%; 40%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

3 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;