DELICIOUS baked ziti!

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13

DELICIOUS baked ziti for a comforting Italian meal

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

650

Sugar

10g

Fat

34g

Baked ziti is a classic Italian-American dish that is beloved for its comforting and hearty flavors. Made from ziti pasta, ricotta cheese, and tomato sauce, this dish is typically topped with mozzarella cheese and baked until golden and bubbly. This DELICIOUS baked ziti recipe takes things up a notch by adding in hot or mild Italian sausage and mushrooms, making it an even more satisfying and flavorful meal. Serve with garlic bread and a green salad for a complete Italian dinner.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions, drain, and set aside.
3.	In a large bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella cheese, egg, and chopped fresh parsley.
4.	Add in the mushrooms, pasta sauce, and cooked and sliced Italian sausages, and stir until well combined.
5.	Add in the cooked ziti pasta, and stir to combine.
6.	Transfer the ziti mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7.	Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
8.	Cover the baking dish with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
9.	Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10.	Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

PROS

This baked ziti is a comforting and filling Italian meal that is perfect for serving to a crowd.

The combination of pasta, cheese, and Italian sausage is sure to please everyone at the table.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is also not suitable for those with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutritional benefits.
The pasta provides carbohydrates for energy, while the mushrooms and pasta sauce provide antioxidants and vitamins.
The calcium in the cheese and ricotta is also important for bone health.

	1 box ziti pasta
	1 container ricotta cheese
	3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
	1 egg
	1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
	1 can mushroom
	1 1/2 jars pasta sauce
	4 hot Italian sausages or 4 mild Italian sausages , cooked and sliced