Baked Ziti With Sausage

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Baked Ziti With Sausage, a hearty and delicious pasta dish
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 yellow onion , finely chopped
12 ounces Italian sausages
3 cups ground tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried oregano , crumbled
2 teaspoons dried basil
8 ounces ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1 lb dry ziti pasta
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
572
Sugar
9g
Fat
32g
Baked Ziti With Sausage is a classic Italian-American dish that is perfect for a family dinner or potluck. The combination of ziti pasta, tomato sauce, Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, and melted mozzarella cheese create a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please. This dish can be made ahead of time and baked later, making it a great option for busy weeknights. It can also be customized with additional vegetables or herbs to make it your own.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2.In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the ziti according to the package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
3.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4.Add the Italian sausage to the skillet and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
5.Add the ground tomatoes, oregano, and basil to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
6.In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, salt, and parsley.
7.Add the cooked ziti to the skillet with the sausage and tomato sauce, and stir to combine.
8.Pour half of the ziti mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with half the ricotta mixture.
9.Add the rest of the ziti mixture to the dish. Top with the remaining ricotta mixture.
10.Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese.
11.Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12.Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

Baked Ziti With Sausage is a delicious and filling meal that is sure to satisfy your appetite.

It can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.

It can be customized with additional vegetables or spices to suit your taste.

CONS

Baked Ziti With Sausage is a high-calorie dish, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The preparation time can be lengthy because of the cooking time for the sauce and pasta.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Baked Ziti With Sausage contains protein from the Italian sausage and ricotta cheese.
The tomatoes in the sauce provide a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
Whole wheat or gluten-free ziti can be substituted for the regular ziti for additional health benefits.

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