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5 from 3 votes

Pasta Skillet

When you have a busy day, get a flavorful meal on the table in no time. This pasta skillet comes together quickly, with a few ingredients in little time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 3 cups ziti uncooked, preferably smooth
  • 1 jar 24 oz. pasta sauce, use your favorite or homemade
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet brown ground beef and drain. Return meat to skillet. Stir in water and bring to boil.
  • Once mixture is boiling stir in pasta and cover immediately. Simmer on medium-low heat about 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Add pasta sauce and 1/2 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese and gently mix. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses then cover. Cook 3 minutes longer or until mozzarella is melted.
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