Ziti with Tomato-Pesto Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3

Ziti with Tomato-Pesto Sauce Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

480

Sugar

10g

Fat

14g

Ziti with Tomato-Pesto Sauce is a classic Italian-American dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The ziti pasta is cooked al dente and then mixed with a flavorful tomato-pesto sauce. The dish is then topped with a generous sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese and baked in the oven until golden brown and bubbly. The result is a delicious and comforting dish that is sure to please even the pickiest eater. While this recipe may not be the healthiest, it is a treat that can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Cook the ziti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3.	In a saucepan, heat the tomato basil pasta sauce over medium heat. Stir in the pesto and salt.
4.	In a large baking dish, combine the ziti and the sauce. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
5.	Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

PROS

This ziti is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family.

The tomato-pesto sauce is bursting with flavor and the Parmesan cheese gives it a deliciously cheesy finish.

CONS

The ziti itself is a fairly plain pasta, but the sauce more than makes up for it.

Be sure to watch the pasta carefully in the oven to avoid overcooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet in moderation.
The tomato sauce provides some vitamin C and lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that may help to prevent certain cancers.

	12 ounces ziti pasta
	2 tablespoons pesto
	1 jar tomato basil pasta sauce
	salt to taste
	1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese