Skillet Beef Ziti
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper completely optional but adds to the dish without making it hot
- 2 ½ cup ziti pasta
- ½ cup light sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella divided
- ¼ cup grated parmesan divided
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley completely optional to garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown beef over heat until fully cooked and drain off any excess grease. Add in garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the marinara, water, Italian seasoning, and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Then mix in the pasta and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
- Remove from the heat add in the sour cream, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and 1/8 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until combined.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheeses and cover for about 5 minutes until the cheese is all melted. Serves 4-5.