Un-Baked One Pot Ziti Recipe

Name: Un-Baked One Pot Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb 90% lean ground beef (90% lean or higher); 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans30% low-sodium tomato soup; 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans water; 8 ounces dried ziti pasta (about 2 1/2 cups); 1 teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 cup pre-shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 pint low-fat small-curd cottage cheese

Servings: persons

1
Place a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add the beef and cook, breaking up the large pieces, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
3
Drain excess fat.
4
Add the tomato soup, water, ziti, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder and stir until well blended.
5
Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat and cook, covered, at a low boil, until the ziti is tender, about 25 minutes.
6
Stir occasionally.
7
Stir in the mozzarella cheese and cottage cheese.
8
Serve in individual bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb 90% lean ground beef (90% lean or higher), 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans30% low-sodium tomato soup, 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans water, 8 ounces dried ziti pasta (about 2 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Un-Baked One Pot Ziti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Un-Baked One Pot Ziti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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