Skillet Baked Ziti

By srumbel

Easy Skillet Baked Ziti made in just 30 minutes with beef, ricotta and mozzarella cheese is an easy, hearty, cheesy dish your family will love!
from dinnerthandessert.com

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.

Add the beef and onions to a large heavy cast iron skillet and cook until browned and the onions (about 5-6 minutes) are translucent before adding in the garlic and stirring.

Add in the marinara sauce, tomato paste, water, oregano, basil and pasta and bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer and cooking, covered, for 18-20 minutes.

Uncover, dot with mozzarella and ricotta cheese before serving.

Yield: 6 servings

Nutrition Information

Yield: 6 servings, Amount per serving: 526 calories, Calories: 526g, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 95mg, Sodium: 820mg, Potassium: 750mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 17.3g, Vitamin C: 12.4g, Calcium: 28.9g, Iron: 19.7g