One Pot Baked Ziti

• Meat

  • 1/2 lb Ground beef

• Produce

  • 5 Garlic cloves
  • 1 (14.5oz can Tomatoes

• Condiments

  • 1 (8oz can Tomato sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 12 oz Ziti or similar noodles

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Pepper, ground

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan, fresh grated

• Liquids

  • 3 cups Water

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Ingredients

• ½ pound ground beef
• 1 (8oz) can of tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5oz) can of diced tomatoes
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
• ground pepper
• 3 cups water
• 12 ounces of Ziti or similar noodles
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup fresh Parmesan, grated
• 1½ cups shredded Mozzarella

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
• In one large oven safe skillet or pan, heat up a dash of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once fully heated, brown ground beef.
• Add in garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes
• Then stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
• Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
• Pour in water and Ziti and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and reduce to a low boil/simmer for 15 or so minutes or until Ziti is fully cooked and tender.
• Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste. Top with Mozzarella and place in oven for 10-15 minutes.
• *Optional - if you would like to brown the cheese more, turn your broiler on high for 30 seconds to a minute. Dont take your eyes off your dish as the cheese will brown quickly and burn if you arent paying attention!
• Enjoy!