baked ziti

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) italian sausage; 1 small onion chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 32 ounce(s) marinara sauce or pasta sauce; 16 ounce(s) ziti pasta; 15 ounce(s) ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 2 cup(s) shredded mozzarella; 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh italian parsley; 1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper; 1 egg

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jul 27, 2020

This amazing Baked Ziti recipe is layered with Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, sweet marinara sauce and plenty of mozzarella. Serve this Baked Ziti with a simple garden salad and crusty French bread. It is an easy friend and family favorite and serves quite a crowd. No worries if you don’t have a big crowd to feed because leftovers heat up like a dream.

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This Baked Ziti pasta casserole is loaded with Italian Sausage, marinara, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and baked to a hot luscious gooey delight. Serve with a simple garden salad and crusty French bread.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound italian sausage
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
32 ounces marinara sauce or pasta sauce
16 ounces ziti pasta
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 tablespoon chopped fresh italian parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 egg

How To Make baked ziti

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat brown the Italian sausage breaking it up as you go. Add the chopped onion; cook for 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat, add garlic, dried oregano and basil; cook for 1 minute. Drain any excess grease. Add marinara and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 3

Once the water boils cook pasta al dente and drain well. In a medium bowl stir together the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella, parsley, black pepper and egg.
Step 4

In a 13 x 9 inch casserole dish spread a thin layer of sauce. Top with half of the ziti pasta. Then top with half of the sauce and the ricotta cheese mixture. Top with the remaining pasta and the rest of the sauce. Top with the remaining mozzarella.
Step 5

Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
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