Much like the Santa Claus impersonator in my favorite Christmas movie, “Elf,” baked ziti has been sitting “on a throne of lies.” Though it sparkles with the magic and allure of a comforting pasta bake ...

Stir the sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and ziti in a large bowl. Spoon the mixture into a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Add ziti and water to skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring so pasta doesn’t stick to bottom of skillet, until well combined, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat, then fold in half ...

If your family can't decide between Italian or Mexican food, then we've got the perfect solution, Tex Mex Ziti! This beefy and cheesy casserole combines the best of two cultures in just one dish.