What Is Pasta, ziti and How Can I Use It?

Pasta, ziti is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 43 recipes to get you started.

Nutrition

Where found

Pasta, ziti is usually found in the pasta section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Pasta, ziti is a member of the Cereal Grains and Pasta US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

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Recipes using pasta, ziti

There are 43 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Baked Beef Ziti

Made this baked beef ziti for Sean's dinner two days ago, and he absolutely enjoyed it. He said the flavor, seasonings and texture were just perfect. The creaminess and cheesiness from the ricotta and parmesan mixed with ziti were delicious. It was much easier than making lasagna, and it came out so flavorful and tasty!

Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, & Cheese

Awesome, this is the best pasta I have ever had. I couldn't believe how flavorful it came out, perfectly balanced on both flavor and texture.

Pasta Salad with Asparagus, Baby Corn, & Fresh Herbs

Pasta salad with asparagus, baby corn, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs. A fast, pantry-friendly cold salad that comes together in 15 minutes with Italian or Caesar dressing.

Neopolitan Ziti

Neopolitan ziti tossed with hot Italian sausage, sauteed bell peppers, plum tomato marinara, and fresh basil. A rustic southern Italian weeknight plate from the sausage-and-peppers tradition.

Beef & Mushroom Ziti Casserole

Hearty ziti casserole loaded with browned ground beef, earthy mushrooms, and red wine-spiked sauce topped with melty mozzarella. Feeds a crowd with sour cream on the side.

Tri-Pasta Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette

Tri-pasta salad combines ziti, bow-tie, and spinach rotini with tri-color peppers, olives, and capers in a no-oil herbed red wine vinaigrette. Colorful, tangy, and low-fat for picnics and potlucks.

Bagna Caudi (on Ziti with Carrots)

Bagna Cauda pasta sauce with 15 garlic cloves, anchovies, roasted garlic, and cream, reduced and tossed with ziti and carrot matchsticks. A rich Piedmontese-inspired pasta in 40 minutes.

Broccoli & Macaroni San Pierota

Broccoli and ziti San Pierota with garlic-sauteed broccoli florets over pasta tossed in a simple crushed tomato sauce, finished with red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan.

Pasta with Tuna & Fresh Basil

Cold tuna pasta salad with ziti, fresh basil, red bell pepper, and lemon juice. A no-cook, five-ingredient summer main course that chills before serving.

Pasta Ooooh Baby I.E.S.Jjgf65A

Summer vegetable pasta with seared zucchini, yellow squash, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and basil tossed with ziti and Parmesan. Bright, garden-fresh, and quick.

Ziti with Asparagus, Peas & Lemon Cream

Ziti with asparagus, peas, and lemon cream: tender pasta in a tangy reduced cream sauce with spring vegetables, wilted Bibb lettuce, and Parmesan. A bright, elegant springtime pasta in 30 minutes.

Sloppy Ziti

Sloppy ziti with lean ground beef and food-processor chopped vegetables in a chili-spiced tomato paste sauce. A healthier, sneaky-veggie twist on sloppy joes tossed with pasta.

Ziti with Cheese

Ziti with cheese: hot pasta tossed with diced mozzarella, Parmesan and fresh herbs, then slicked with warm garlic-infused oil so the cheese melts into gooey, stretchy pockets. A fast, no-cook-sauce pasta in minutes.

Greek Spinach, Pasta & Toasted Almonds

Greek pasta with ziti, wilted spinach, browned mushrooms, garlic, kalamata olives, feta, and toasted almonds. A Mediterranean weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.

Pasta with Sauce Veracruz

Vanilla is the secret ingredient in this cross-cultural sauce, which is also delicious served with grilled or roasted meats, poultry or seafood.

Ziti with Spicy Pesto Pantesco & Locatelli

Ziti with Spicy Pesto Pantesco and Locatelli recipe

291284 -- Ziti Casserole

Baked ziti casserole with broccoli, mushrooms, and walnuts in a homemade Parmesan-cheddar cream sauce. A make-ahead vegetarian pasta bake the whole family will love.

Speedy Ziti with Zesty Chicken

Speedy ziti tossed with cooked chicken, frozen peas, and a tangy Dijon-lemon sauce made from chicken broth. A 35-minute one-skillet pasta perfect for busy weeknights using rotisserie chicken.

Pasta with Grilled Poultry Sausages

Pasta with grilled turkey or chicken sausages, fresh tomatoes, roasted peppers, and saffron vinegar. A light, Mediterranean-style pasta toss ready in 30 minutes.

Ziti with Fresh Tomato-Olive Sauce

Ziti with a raw fresh tomato-olive sauce made with kalamata olives, capers, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, garlic, and red pepper flakes, topped with crumbled goat cheese and Parmesan.

Pasta with Winter Squash

Butternut squash pasta sauce with melted Monterey Jack, vegetable broth, and sun-dried tomatoes tossed with ziti. A creamy, lighter fall pasta without heavy cream.

Baked Chicken with Provolone & Ziti

Herb-seasoned baked chicken breasts layered over ziti pasta with tomato sauce and melted provolone cheese. A simple, comforting Italian-American casserole for two.

Creamy(Turkey) Ham Ziti

Creamy turkey ham ziti with a blended spinach and sour cream sauce, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and red bell pepper. A lighter pasta dish with a vivid green sauce.

Baked Ziti with Three Cheeses

Vegetarian baked ziti layered with creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and sharp parmesan in tangy tomato sauce. Simple Italian comfort food ready in an hour.

Ziti Baked My Way

Layered baked ziti with creamy ricotta, marinara, and Parmesan baked under a golden bubbling crust. Crowd-feeding Italian-American casserole that yields 12 hearty servings from one dish.

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