Stove Top Baked Ziti
Yes I know this is not the way you typically make this dish but if you try it this way once you will be hooked. When you want to get dinner to the table quickly and without a mess this is gonna be your go to dinner.
You will need:
- I use my 18 ounce container of Mama Mancini slow cooked sauce but if you can’t find mine use yours
- 1/2 lb of ziti cooked 2 minutes short of recommended time, drained and set aside.
- 8-ounces of ricotta cheese
- 8-ounces of mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2-cup of grated pecorino Romano cheese.
Directions:
- In a large skillet add the sauce and heat it till just starting to boil.
- Then add the pasta, 4- ounces of the ricotta, half the Romano, half the mozzarella, cooked ziti and mix well being sure everything is fully mixed together.
- Top with remaining mozzarella, Romano and ricotta and then cover with a lid. Put on the stove top (NOT OVEN) put the heat to low and do not remove the cover for 10-15 minutes then remove the lid and check to see that the cheese is melted and the sides are bubbling. If not, cover and let it go a few more minutes. Remember everything is fully cooked you are just melting and heating.
I serve directly from the skillet and this also makes for a very easy cleanup! The key to this method is using a skillet that has a lid that fits. This dish comes out perfect, pasta not overdone, cheese perfectly melted and so good you will eat the whole thing!
– Daniel Mancini
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