I'm not sure how this hasn't gotten on the blog until now, but it's one of the best recipes EVER! It's from The Best 30 Minute Recipe (aka- our favorite cookbook). I made this easy recipe even easier by adding a jar of spaghetti sauce instead of making it. And since we think more people need this cookbook in their lives, we're giving one away, along with 2 of the cutest potholders from Urban Outfitters. Leave a comment by this Friday at 12:00 noon and we'll randomly select a winner after that. Good luck!
Skillet Baked Ziti
1 T. olive oil
1/4 t. red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1 jar spaghetti sauce
3 cups water
12 ounces ziti- 3 3/4 cups (I used penne)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1. Heat Oven: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees.
2. Simmer Ziti: Combine oil and red pepper flakes in 12 inch ovensafe nonstick skillet and saute over medium high heat about 30 seconds. Add spaghetti sauce, water, and ziti. Cover and cook, stirring often and adjusting heat as needed to maintain vigorous simmer, until ziti is almost tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
3. Add Cheese and Bake: Stir in cream, parmesan and basil. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over ziti. Transfer skillet to oven (or if your skillet isn't ovenproof, transfer to a baking dish) and bake until cheese has melted and browned, about 10 minutes.
