Ingredients
– 12 ounces ziti pasta
– 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
– 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
– 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– ½ teaspoon onion powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating a creamy, delicious Baked Ziti with Broccoli & Alfredo Sauce is simple. Follow these steps for a flawless dish:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the ziti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Blanch the Broccoli: In the last 2-3 minutes of pasta cooking, add the broccoli florets into the boiling water. Drain both the pasta and broccoli and set aside.
4. Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, blanched broccoli, Alfredo sauce, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
5. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the pasta and sauce mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
6. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 22g