Personalized No Bake Ziti
Experience the ultimate comfort food made effortless with our Personalized No Bake Ziti, a one-pan wonder that’s perfect for busy weeknights! This recipe elevates traditional baked ziti by skipping the oven, delivering a creamy, cheesy pasta dish in just 30 minutes. Customizable to suit your cravings, you can enhance the rich tomato and ricotta sauce with your favorite proteins like sausage or plant-based meat, and sneak in veggies like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition. Topped with a luscious layer of gooey mozzarella and parmesan, this stovetop ziti is as indulgent as it is easy. Garnish with fresh basil for a burst of color and flavor, and serve immediately for a crowd-pleasing meal that’s full of hearty comfort. Perfect for quick dinners, pasta lovers, and those searching for no-bake recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ziti pasta (or any short pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
- 1 cup optional protein (cooked sausage, ground beef, or plant-based meat)
- 1 cup optional vegetables (spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, etc.)
Instructions
Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large, deep skillet or nonstick pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine flavors.
If using optional protein or vegetables, stir them into the sauce and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and fold in the ricotta cheese until creamy and well incorporated.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat all the noodles in the sauce.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it cook for 3-5 minutes on low heat until the cheeses are melted and gooey.
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your personalized, no-bake ziti!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3094 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 182.3 g | 234% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.3 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 527 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 6415 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.3 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.5 g | ||
| Protein | 150.4 g | 301% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3026 mg | 233% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2776 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
