Description
This One Skillet "Baked" Ziti recipe offers a simple yet delicious way to enjoy a hearty Italian dish with minimal cleanup. Featuring tender ziti pasta baked in a savory marinara sauce with melted mozzarella and Parmesan, this meal is a family favorite.
Ingredients
- Ziti pasta
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic.
- Add marinara sauce and red pepper flakes; simmer.
- Stir in ziti and water, cover, and cook until pasta is tender.
- Sprinkle with cheeses and cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Substitute pasta with whole wheat ziti for a healthier option.
- Add cooked ground beef or sausage for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of dish
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg