baked ziti. 9x13 foil pans side by side, raw and baked

Extra Boxes of Pasta in Your Pantry? Make Debbie’s Creamy Baked Ziti

This version of ziti couldn’t be easier…and you likely have all the ingredients at home.

These days, you make your dinner menus according to what chametz is left in the house. One of those chametz items is very likely a box of pasta.

a spoonful of baked ziti from the pan, closeup

So why not enjoy a simple, easy to prepare, comforting, oozing-with-cheese baked ziti?

a spoonful of baked ziti from the pan, closeup

You won’t need ricotta this time…we get creamy done with fridge staples.

Creamy Baked Ziti

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb.) box ziti noodles
  • 5 slices Natural & Kosher American cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (26 oz.) jar marinara sauce
  • 16 oz. Natural & Kosher shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package instructions; you may cook for an extra two minutes to make the noodles extra soft. Strain in colander and do not rinse!
  • Place the noodles in a 9 x 13-inch pan and add 5 slices of American cheese, 1 cup of milk, ½ of the marinara sauce and ½ of the shredded cheese. Mix well in the pan.
  • Spread the remaining marinara sauce and cheese on top. Cover and bake for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
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9 responses to “Extra Boxes of Pasta in Your Pantry? Make Debbie’s Creamy Baked Ziti”

  1. Rivky Avatar
    Rivky

    Can I make this in a pot too???

  2. sw Avatar
    sw

    Always made this recipe but without milk. Last night I added milk to see the difference- it was so nice and creamy! Thanks

  3. Shuly Avatar
    Shuly

    What temp should it be baked on?

    1. Anonymous Avatar
      Anonymous

      probably at 350 degrees farenheight

  4.  Avatar
    Anonymous

    Aimazing Recipe!!! I substituted milk for heavy cream and it came out extra creamy, really easy recipe will definitely make it again!

    1. R Avatar
      R

      Can I make this in a Betty crocker instead of baking??

  5. Faigy Weinfeld Avatar
    Faigy Weinfeld

    Can I make this in advance and refrigerate for 2 days ?

    1. Leah Schapira Avatar
      Leah Schapira

      Yes you can. Its not as good fresh but works.

  6. Leah Avatar
    Leah

    Can I freeze this recipe? What’s the best way to do that, before baking it?

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