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Quick Skillet Baked Ziti

Beginner-friendly vegetarian baked ziti cooked in one skillet with creamy ricotta, marinara, mozzarella, and a quick broiler finish.

5 min prep25 min cook6 servingseasy
Cuisine
Italian-American
  • Ziti pasta - 12 (ounces)
  • Jarred marinara sauce - 3 (cups)
  • Water - 2 1/2 (cups)
  • Shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese - 1 1/2 (cups)
  • Whole-milk ricotta cheese - 1 (cup)
  • Finely grated vegetarian Parmesan cheese made without animal rennet - 1/2 (cup)
  • Italian seasoning - 1 (teaspoon)
  • Garlic powder - 1 (teaspoon)
  • Kosher salt - 1/4 (teaspoon)
  • Ground black pepper - 1/4 (teaspoon)
1
Prepare for the broiler
Large deep oven-safe skillet with lid

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.

2
Combine and bring to a boil
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Heatproof spoon
Large deep oven-safe skillet with lid

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.

3 Cup marinara sauce
2 1/2 Cup Water
1 Teaspoon italian seasoning
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
12 Ounce ziti pasta
3
Simmer the pasta
Heatproof spoon
Large deep oven-safe skillet with lid

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.

4
Stir in the cheeses
Heatproof spoon
Large deep oven-safe skillet with lid

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.

1 Cup ricotta cheese
1 1/2 Cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 Cup parmesan cheese
5
Add the topping
Heatproof spoon

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.

1 1/2 Cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 Cup parmesan cheese
6
Broil and rest
Large deep oven-safe skillet with lid

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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