Wondering what to make for dinner tonight. Why not try Skillet Baked Ziti. This is a very tasty dish that is easy to prepare and maybe a future family favorite. I like this dish because it is all cooked in one pan and it comes together nicely. It also tastes great the next day - if you have any leftovers.
Skillet Baked Ziti
From Our Best Bites Adapted Slightly by From My Southwest Kitchen
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 medium cloves of garlic minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt
3 cups water
12 Ounces (about 3 3/4 cups) ziti or penne pasta
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup torn fresh bail leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil added to the crushed tomatoes
Black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Diretions:
1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
2. Heat a 12-inch or larger oven-safe skillet on medium high heat and add the olive oil. Brown the ground beef. Drain the beef of excess fat.
3. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the ground beef. Cook until fragrant. Stir in the tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the water and add the pasta. Cover and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir often and cook until the pasta is tender about 15-20 minutes.
6. Stir in the cream, Parmesan cheese, and the basil if using fresh. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top.
7. Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and is a nice golden brown about 10-15 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and serve.
Makes 4-6 servings
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup torn fresh bail leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil added to the crushed tomatoes
Black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Diretions:
1. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
2. Heat a 12-inch or larger oven-safe skillet on medium high heat and add the olive oil. Brown the ground beef. Drain the beef of excess fat.
3. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the ground beef. Cook until fragrant. Stir in the tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for about 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the water and add the pasta. Cover and increase the heat to medium-high. Stir often and cook until the pasta is tender about 15-20 minutes.
6. Stir in the cream, Parmesan cheese, and the basil if using fresh. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top.
7. Place the skillet in the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and is a nice golden brown about 10-15 minutes.
8. Remove from oven and serve.
Makes 4-6 servings
Comfort food is exactly what we all NEED right now.
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