Ziti With Creamy Pesto and Italian Sausage

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Ziti With Creamy Pesto and Italian Sausage recipe for a hearty and flavorful pasta dish

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 jar bertolli alfredo sauce
	1 jar pesto sauce
	1 lb Italian sausage
	1 lb ziti pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

750

Sugar

Fat

56g

Ziti With Creamy Pesto and Italian Sausage is a classic pasta dish that combines hearty sausage with a rich and creamy sauce. The sauce is a mixture of alfredo and pesto sauces, which provides a perfect blend of flavors. The dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual entertaining with friends and family. This dish is sure to be a hit with pasta lovers and fans of Italian cuisine.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
3.	In a pan, cook Italian sausage on medium heat until browned, then drain the fat.
4.	In a bowl, mix together pesto sauce and alfredo sauce.
5.	In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine cooked ziti, sausage, and sauce mixture. Mix well.
6.	Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
7.	Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.

PROS

This pasta dish is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.

The combination of creamy alfredo sauce and flavorful pesto is a crowd-pleaser.

CONS

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

The long cook time may not be suitable for those in a rush.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pasta dish is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The Italian sausage is a good source of protein, while the pesto sauce contains healthy fats from its main ingredient, olive oil.