Baked Ziti
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Remove from the oven and let it rest
5 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
561 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Ziti
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This Baked Ziti is delicious, easy to make and the best comfort food. Make for a weeknight dinner or when you have friends over for a crowd pleasing meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian Ground Sausage
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cans crushed tomatoes 15 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound Ziti pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil Chopped (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and spray a 9X13 baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Cook the ziti to al dente based on the package instruction.
- In a large deep skillet, brown the sausage over medium high heat. Break it up as it browns and drain off any excess grease.
- Add in the minced garlic and cook for approximately 1 minute until the garlic is aromatic.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, sugar and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a low boil and cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the cooked pasta making sure that it’s completely covered in the sauce.
- Pour half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish.
- Evenly dollop the ricotta cheese on top of the pasta. Top with the remaining pasta mixture.
- Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake (uncovered) for 15-20 minutes until heated through and the top of the pasta is slightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle the fresh basil on and top and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to use a pan large enough to hold all of the pasta and sauce to ensure that the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce before layering it in the baking dish.
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
561kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
1144mg
(48%)
Potassium
764mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
578IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
257mg
(26%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 561 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 561kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1144mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 764mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 578IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 257mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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