PRINT CANCEL
PRINT WITH:
TECHNIQUES INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS RECIPE PHOTO
Cast Iron Baked Ziti with Charred Tomatoes
KEY EQUIPMENT
N U T R I T I O N A L I N F O R M AT I O N
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
S E R V E S Serves 4
T I M E 1 hour
CHANGE TEXT SIZE:
Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to
350 degrees.
Gather Your Ingredients Before You Begin Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat
oven to 350 degrees.
1 ½ pounds 12 ounces (3 * You can substitute penne for the ziti. Do not use fat-free mozzarella here.
grape 3/4 cups) ziti Adjust oven rack to middle
tomatoes
3 cups water, Instructions position and heat oven to 350
1 tablespoon plus extra as
1. Adjust oven rack 6 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Heat 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Toss degrees.
extra-virgin needed
tomatoes with oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Add tomatoes to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred and blistered, about 10
olive oil
1 ounce minutes. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Off heat, coarsely mash tomatoes
Salt and Parmesan using potato masher.
pepper cheese,
2. Stir in pasta and water and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to vigorous simmer, cover, and cook, stirring often, until
grated (1/2
6 garlic pasta is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
cup)
cloves,
minced ¼ cup 3. Stir in Parmesan and adjust sauce consistency with extra hot water as needed. Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle with mozzarella. Transfer skillet to oven and broil until cheese is melted and spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Serve.
chopped fresh
1 teaspoon
basil
tomato paste
4 ounces
¼ teaspoon
mozzarella
red pepper
cheese,
flakes
shredded (1
cup)