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Creamy cheesy baked ziti with melted cheese, savory sauce, comfort food favorite.

Easy Skillet Baked Ziti (Creamy One-Pan Pasta!)


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  • Author: Nicole Nared-Washington

Description

This creamy skillet baked ziti is ready in 30 minutes using one pan! Made with sausage, marinara, and heavy cream. Freezer-friendly weeknight win!


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1 c. onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb. sausage, your choice
  • 8 oz. penne, cooked
  • 1 lb. marinara sauce
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • ½ c. parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. Dried basil
  • 2 c. shredded mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Fill a large saucepot with water and begin to cook your penne pasta. Drain the pasta and set aside. 
  2. In a large saute skillet on medium heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Next, add the garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  3. Next, add the sausage and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat and return back to the pan and on the heat. Add the marinara sauce, cream, parmesan cheese, dried basil, and dried oregano, and stir. Stir in the cooked pasta to coat in the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste. 
  4. Finally, top off with shredded mozzarella cheese and cover with a lid for about 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and serve!