Ingredients for America's Test Kitchen Skillet Baked Ziti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 ounces ziti pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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How to Make America's Test Kitchen Skillet Baked Ziti
- Preheat oven to 475°F (240°C). Adjust oven rack to the middle position.
- Heat olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, ziti, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the ziti is almost tender, about 15-18 minutes. Adjust heat as needed to maintain a gentle simmer; add a little more water if it gets too dry.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and basil.
- Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the ziti.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
27 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
67g
Carbs
27g
