Best Ziti Ever

Ingredients

• 1 package of ziti pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Saute onion and garlic until lightly browned. Stir in oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cooked ziti and mix well.
5. Transfer to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Interesting Facts

• Ziti is a type of Italian pasta that is shaped like long tubes.
• The word "ziti" is derived from the Italian word "zita" which means "bride".
• Tomatoes were not added to pasta dishes until the 16th century.
• Mozzarella cheese is a type of Italian cheese made from cow's milk.