Creamy Baked Ziti

photo by:kraft

Creamy is the key word here, as sour cream and cream cheese take a tomato, marinara and ziti casserole to a whole new level of pasta deliciousness.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

40 min

servings

total:

8 servings

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What You Need

cups ziti pasta, uncooked

jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce

can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

oz. (3/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

3/4

cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA

1/3

cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Make It

HEAT oven to 375ºF.

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.

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.

BAKE 20 min. or until heated through.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Make Ahead

This tasty pasta dish can be assembled ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 8 hours. When ready to serve, bake, uncovered, 30 to 35 min. or until heated through.

Size-Wise

Enjoy your favorite foods while keeping portion size in mind.

Substitute

Prepare using regular KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese.

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whit984

posted:11/8/2010

My husband and I both loved this. It was VERY easy to make. We'll do it again.

kslarson

posted:11/8/2010

DELICIOUS! This was sooo tasty and just as good the next day. We added the whole 8 oz of cream cheese but otherwise stuck to the recipe. My 2.5 year old enjoyed it as well. Quick, easy and yummy!

a cook

posted:11/7/2010

I do not like sour cream, but I usually like recipes with sour cream in it. This recipe, though, was way too tangy for me. My boyfriend, however, loved it. I just think you need to be a sour cream person.

Cherise34

posted:11/7/2010

well as i was showing the kids the picture of this they suggested how about adding some ground turkey to if so it will cover all of the food groups

ChrissySki116

posted:11/7/2010

My family loved it, so easy to make...It's a keeper.

made2luv3

posted:11/7/2010

My 4 yr old is my picky eater & she absolutely loved this! She actually went back for a 2nd helping. The rest of the family loved it, as well & I'll definitely be making it again.

kimjohnson0926

posted:11/7/2010

My mom made this today for family Sunday lunch, it was awesome! Will definitely become a family staple.

mjbeckett

posted:11/7/2010

I used cheese ravioli instead of the ziti and it was delicious. My fiance said it was the best ravioli he has ever had and tasted like something from a fancy restaurant. This has definitely gone into my recipe box.

mykdgirl54

posted:11/6/2010

We always made something similar to this in our house. I omit the sour cream and cream cheese, add brown ground turkey, once minced garlic clove and handful of chopped basil to the sauce. Sprinkle a little mozz & parm and let it finish in the oven - DELISH! I dont comment a lot on recipies - but this one is a keeper

wildewoodmomof2

posted:11/6/2010

Yummy. Fab recipe. I added sausage and a little seasonings (garlic, oregano, & onion powder)--my family loved this one. Will definitely add to recipe box and make again. Great with garlic bread.