Dinner for 4
Baked Ziti Skillet
$8.50for 425 minServes 4
Ziti cooks in tomato sauce before ricotta, cream, parmesan, basil, and mozzarella finish the dish under the broiler.
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical | 28 oz | $2.24Typical price |
 | Pasta, 12 oz$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Cottage cheese, 4 oz$0.17/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.68Typical price |
 | Parmesan, 2.75 oz$0.55/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $1.44Typical price |
 | Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
 | Mozzarella, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.50 | ||
Swaps
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price
- Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap pasta for egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianBudgetFamilyDinnersSheet panOne-potCold-weather comfort
$2.12 per serving$8.50 for 4
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Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic
- 4 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups water
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, water, ziti, salt, and pepper, and simmer uncovered for 12 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the ricotta, heavy cream, parmesan, and basil until combined, then spread the mozzarella over the top.
- Broil the skillet 4 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese melts and lightly browns.
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