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Hearty One-Pan Ziti Bake

This Hearty One-Pan Ziti Bake is a flavor-packed, cheesy pasta dish that's easy to make in just 30 minutes. Enjoy a savory blend of ground beef, ziti pasta, and three delicious cheeses, all cooked conveniently in a single skillet!
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
574
CALORIES
$2.47
PER SERVING
Hearty One-Pan Ziti Bake
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Ground Beef
1 lb ground beef
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Marinara Sauce
2 cups marinara sauce
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Water
2 1/2 cups water
Tomato Paste
1/4 cup tomato paste
Dried Basil
1 tsp dried basil
Dried Oregano
1 tsp dried oregano
Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Ziti Pasta
8 oz ziti pasta
uncooked
Onion
1 cup onion
chopped
Directions
9 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large heavy cast iron skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onions over medium heat until browned and the onions are translucent, about 5-6 minutes.
2
Add the minced garlic and stir for 1 minute.
3
Stir in the marinara sauce, tomato paste, water, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
4
Add the uncooked ziti pasta to the skillet and mix well.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
6
Uncover the skillet, and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
7
Place dollops of ricotta cheese on top as well.
8
Cover the skillet again and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and become bubbly.
9
Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Health Info
Macros
43g
CARBS
32g
FAT
29g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cook ziti to al dente?
My ziti dish turns out dry. How can I prevent this?
Can I prepare Ziti Dish in advance?
How can I make my sauce stick better to Ziti?
I prefer a crispy top, what should I do?
I want to add vegetables to my Ziti Dish, which should I choose?
What's the best type of meat to add to my Ziti Pasta Dish?
How long should I bake my Ziti Pasta Dish?
Should I rinse my pasta after cooking?
Can I use other pasta shapes if I don't have ziti?