July 8, 2026

Caprese Baked Ziti

Name: Caprese Baked Ziti
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cans (398 mL each) Hunt’s Heirloom – Whole Tomatoes; 1 lb (500 g) ziti or penne pasta; 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; Pinch red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper; 1/2 cup (125 mL) loosely packed torn fresh basil, divided; 1 ball (250 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced; 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

10

Prep Time Minutes
25
Total Time Minutes
10
Number of Ingredients
6
Servings

Tags:

Rice/Grain,
Under 30 min,
Main Dish,
Pasta,
Hunt’s,
Fall,
Winter,
Spring,
Summer,
Stove Top,
Grill/Broil,
Italian,
Back to School

Ingredients

2 cans (398 mL each) Hunt’s Heirloom – Whole Tomatoes
1 lb (500 g) ziti or penne pasta
3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) loosely packed torn fresh basil, divided
1 ball (250 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

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Step one

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/3 cup (75 mL) cooking liquid.
Step two

Meanwhile, heat oil in large ovenproof skillet set over medium heat; cook garlic and pepper flakes for about 1 minute or until starting to soften. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper. Lightly crush tomatoes with potato masher; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for about 10 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.
Step three

Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid to skillet; toss with sauce until well coated. Stir in half of the basil. Arrange mozzarella slices over top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with remaining basil.