Description

Looking for the best baked ziti with sausage recipe This quick easy and simple dish is a healthy comfort food idea for busy nights family gatherings potlucks and weekend dinners With hearty pasta rich sauce and melted cheese it is one of the best baked pasta ideas that feels cozy and satisfying Save this easy baked ziti with sausage recipe for holidays casual events and stress free meals everyone will love

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ziti pasta
1 lb Italian sausage
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley

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Instructions

Boil ziti in salted water until al dente then drain.
Heat olive oil and brown sausage breaking it apart evenly.
Add onion and garlic and cook until softened.
Stir in tomato paste crushed tomatoes seasoning salt and pepper and simmer 10 minutes.
Mix pasta with sauce until fully coated.
Layer pasta ricotta and mozzarella in a baking dish finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.

Notes

Undercook pasta slightly before baking
Let baked ziti rest before serving
Broil briefly for a golden top

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 610
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg