PASTA on demand

IF YOU'RE IN A PASTA RUT, WE SEE YOU. THESE INNOVATIVE RECIPES PAIR BOLD FLAVORS WITH SMART, SINGLEPAN METHODS THAT WILL DELICIOUSLY REVAMP THIS PANTRY STANDBY.

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Herbed Skillet Pastitsio

PICTURED ON P. 53
HANDS ON 20 minutes
COOK 20 minutes
BROIL 4 minutes

1. In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet cook beef, onion, and garlic over medium until meat is browned; drain off any fat.

2. Stir in next six ingredients (through pepper). Bring to boiling. Stir in ziti. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until ziti is tender, 20 minutes.

3. Preheat broiler. Spread Alfredo sauce over pasta mixture. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat, rotating skillet as needed for even browning, until sauce is bubbly and starts to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. If you like, top with additional oregano. Makes 4 servings.