Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 minced garlic
- 1 /4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt (divided)
- 1 28– ounce can crushed tomatoes in puree
- 3 cups water
- 12 ounces ziti pasta (3 3/4 cups)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 /2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup fresh minced basil
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 475.
- Combine oil, garlic, pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch ovensafe nonstick skillet and cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, water, ziti and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Cover and cook, stirring often and adjusting heat as needed to maintain vigorous simmer, until ziti is almost tender, 15-18 minutes.
- Stir in cream, Parmesan, and basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over ziti. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cheese has melted and browned, about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pasta