three cheese pasta bake

Name: Three Cheese Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package(s) (16-oz) pkg of ziti; 2 - (10-oz) containers refrigerated alfredo sauce; 1 - (8-oz) container sour cream; 1 - (15-oz) container ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped; 1 1/2 cup(s) mozzarella cheese

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Updated on Apr 27, 2012

This delicious variation on traditional macaroni and cheese is easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight family dinners and weekend entertaining alike. Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or sausage to the pasta bake and serve with a green salad and fresh vegetables for a hearty, well-rounded meal.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package (16-oz) pkg of ziti
2 - (10-oz) containers refrigerated alfredo sauce
1 - (8-oz) container sour cream
1 - (15-oz) container ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese

How To Make three cheese pasta bake

Step 1

Prepare ziti according to package directions; drain and return to pot.

Step 2

Stir together Alfredo sauce and sour cream; toss with ziti until evenly coated. Spoon half of mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Step 3

Stir together ricotta cheese and next 3 ingredients; spread evenly over pasta mixture in baking dish. Spoon remaining pasta mixture evenly over ricotta cheese layer; sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
Step 4

Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Buitoni Refrigerated Alfredo Sauce. Note: Ziti pasta is shaped in long, thin tubes; penne or rigatoni pasta may be substituted, if desired. Enjoy!!
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