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Dairy
Easy
25 Minutes
Diets 
This is my Faked Ziti (“Baked Ziti”). There’s no draining and no baking and the easiest thing to make for dinner. It’s super quick and you can do it all with one hand, because when it’s supper-o’clock you’re probably doing something else with the other. Watch the video! See More Quick Supper Ideas Leftover Eggrolls Cheesy Orzo Mac and Cheese Individual Pizzas Quesadillas
16 ounces pasta, such as Tuscanini Penne Pasta
2 cups whole milk
2 cups water
1/2 jar Gefen Marinara Sauce
8 ounces shredded cheese
pinch of salt
Put the pasta, milk and water into a pot and season with a generous pinch of salt. Simmer over a medium flame until all the liquid is mostly absorbed. Stir so it absorbs the liquid evenly.
Then add the marinara sauce and shredded cheese. Stir well until melted. Serve topped with grated parmesan if desired.
Photography by Tamara Friedman
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Love this! Perfect for the 9 days! Quick and easy!!!
looks epic
amazing recipe!
It really is a winner bH.
FYI if you live in a high altitude place like me! add extra water/milk! It boils out way too fast!
Thank you for sharing that tip!
Amazing recipe!!! Everyone loved it!!!!!
Can I make this in advance and also can i double or triple it? Thanks
You can double it, but we’d recommend making it right before eating. It gets starchy as time goes on.
You can double it for sure. I haven’t tried tripling it. It gets much more solidified when kept in the fridge, the sauce gets absorbed into the noodles. But it definitely can still be eaten for two days after it’s made, although it tastes best if reheated.
Don’t leave the kitchen- I did and some of the pasta stuck to the bottom of the pot. This requires frequent stirring.
Also use a flavorful tomato sauce- Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic marinara is my favorite.
I find it does better in a non stick pan. In a stainless steel pot it does tend to stick to the bottom if not stirred near the end of the cooking time.
My 9 year old just made this for the family for supper tonight in honor of my birthday! Delicious! Not a noodle was left!!!! And she was so proud she was able to do it alone!!!!
Has anyone test this recipe with a GF pasta?
Not to my knowledge, but I’ve swapped out regular pasta for GF pasta in many recipes and it’s been perfect. Shouldn’t be an issue, just cook the pasta according to it’s directions
My kids love it.
its delicious
thnx
The best comment 😀
soo good and east the kids really loved it it was a total wipeout !!!!🥔🧅🥦🍆🌶️🫚
Esty’s recipes always are a hit!
Can I use 2% milk instead of whole milk?
I assume you got your answer already, but yes, I have done it with 2% and it comes out great.
Yes, you can use any type of milk you like.
how long does it take to absorb the liquid?
Not long- maybe 10 minutes
faked ziti In the video it says to turn the flame to high. In the instructions it says to simmer on low. Which is correct?
Definitely low is safer with noodles. I would say bring to a boil and then lower to simmer.
amazing i make it evry motzei shabbos and even during the week its amazing!!!!!!!!!
soooo delicious!!!!
i made it a tonz of times and never get tired of it…
This was a quick, no fail, easy- clean up recipe.
I made it as a picky- kid friendly recipe for shavous.
A real go to in our house when supper & a bajillion other things have to happen simultaneously!
Can I use whole wheat penne noodles instead of regular? If so would it need to cook for a longer time period?