One Pot Pasta Ziti
A quick and easy one pot pasta ziti recipe with tomato sauce, cheese, and Italian herbs. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
12 ounces ziti pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
3 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth.
Add dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
Add the ziti pasta to the pot and stir to submerge the pasta in the liquid.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta before serving.