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Baked Ziti with Sausage

Baked Ziti with Sausage prepared dish

Baked ziti with sausage is a comforting italian-american dish that combines al dente pasta with savory sausage, rich marinara sauce, and a blend of melted cheeses. This hearty casserole is perfect for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Serve it hot, garnished with fresh basil for an extra touch of flavor!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include parmesan cheese, ziti pasta, black pepper, mozzarella cheese.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 12 oz ziti pasta (uncooked)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • 1 lb italian sausage (removed from casing)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 0.5 cups fresh basil (chopped)
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
  4. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet with the sausage and stir to combine, allowing it to simmer for a few minutes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper.
  6. In a large baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti, followed by half of the sausage marinara mixture, and half of the ricotta mixture.
  7. Repeat the layers with the remaining ziti, sausage mixture, and ricotta mixture.
  8. Top the final layer with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  11. Let the baked ziti cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 480
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 46 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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