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One Pot Baked Ziti

One Pot Baked Ziti

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
An incredibly easy, no-fuss baked ziti – even the pasta gets cooked right in the pan!
4.8 stars (9 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 12 ounces ziti pasta
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup basil leaves, chiffonade

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Stir in tomatoes and bring to a simmer until slightly thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in pasta and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-16 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan and heavy cream. Top with mozzarella and cover until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with basil, if desired.