30m$8.01Quick Skillet Baked Ziti
Beginner-friendly vegetarian baked ziti cooked in one skillet with creamy ricotta, marinara, mozzarella, and a quick broiler finish.
- Cuisine
- Italian-American
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Finely grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 Cup
Simple Truth Organic® Parmesan Grated Cheese
22%
Kosher salt
0.25 Teaspoon
Morton Coarse Kosher Salt Coarse Salt for Cooking, 3 lb.
0%
Whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 Cup
Kroger® Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
53%
Shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1.5 Cup
Kroger® Low-Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
38%
Jarred marinara sauce
3 Cup
Kroger® Marinara Pasta Sauce
100%
Ziti pasta
12 Ounce
Barilla Ziti Pasta, Quality Non-GMO and Kosher Certified Pasta
75%
Italian seasoning
1 Teaspoon
Smart Way™ Italian Seasoning
8%
Garlic powder
1 Teaspoon
GARLIC POWDER - SMART WAY - 2 OZ
8%
Ground black pepper
0.25 Teaspoon
Smart Way™ Ground Black Pepper
1%
Water
2.5 Cup
Tap water
0%
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per serving · 6 servings
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Cook this recipe
- ziti pasta-12 oz
- jarred marinara sauce-3 cups
- water-2.5 cups
- shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese-1.5 cups
- whole-milk ricotta cheese-1 cup
- finely grated Parmesan cheese-0.5 cups
- Italian seasoning-1 tsp
- garlic powder-1 tsp
- kosher salt-0.25 tsp
- ground black pepper-0.25 tsp
Position an oven rack about 6 inches below the broiler. Confirm that the skillet and its handle are broiler-safe, then keep the broiler off while the pasta cooks.
Confirm that both the skillet and its handle are rated for broiler use before activating the broiler.
Combine the marinara sauce, water, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in the skillet. Add the ziti and stir until evenly coated. Cover and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes.
Keep the skillet handle turned away from the edge of the stove while cooking.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the pasta covered for 11–13 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes to prevent sticking. Cook until the ziti is just al dente and surrounded by slightly loose sauce.
Lift the lid away from your face to avoid escaping hot steam.
During the final 3 minutes of stovetop cooking, turn the broiler to high. Once the pasta is tender, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/4 cup Parmesan until creamy and evenly combined.
Spread the pasta into an even surface without layering it. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan evenly over the top.
Place the uncovered skillet under the broiler and broil for 2–3 minutes, watching continuously, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Watch the cheese continuously under the broiler because it can burn quickly.
Use oven mitts when moving the skillet; the handle remains hot after serving.
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