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fast n easy baked ziti

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lisa Johnson
Waukesha, WI

From the Johnsonville sausage website

(2 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For fast n easy baked ziti

  • 8 oz
    tube pasta
  • 1 pkg
    (8 ounces) johnsonville italian cheese chicken sausage, sliced
  • 1 jar
    (24 ounces) marinara sauce
  • 1
    eggs, beaten
  • 1
    carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
  • 2 1/2 c
    (10 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 c
    shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 c
    fresh basil, chopped

How To Make fast n easy baked ziti

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • 2
    In a non-stick skillet, brown sausage
  • 3
    Stir in marinara sauce; set aside
  • 4
    In a bowl, combine eggs, ricotta, 1½ cups of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
  • 5
    Add pasta to cheese mixture; toss to coat.
  • 6
    In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish, layer one half of the pasta mixture and half of the meat sauce. Repeat layers.
  • 7
    Cover and bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 30 minutes.
  • 8
    Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • 9
    Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • 10
    Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
  • 11
    Sprinkle with basil.

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