Baked Ziti
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8
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Course
Main Course
Baked Ziti
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Baked Ziti is a classic comfort food, loaded with Italian sausage, marinara sauce and three types of cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner for the family or for feeding a crowd!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ziti pasta noodles
- 1 lb Italian sausage mild
- ½ cup onion dicedd
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 (32 oz jar) marinara sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup Mozarella cheese shredded
Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup Mozarella cheese shredded
- 1 (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt and stir to combine.
- Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook until al dente (still have a firm bite). Drain the noodles, add back into the pot and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it up while it cooks. When the meat is mostly browned add the onion and cook until the meat is fully browned and the onion is softened and translucent.
- Add the garlic to the meat mixture and cook an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour in the marinara sauce, basil, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Coat Noodles: Spoon about 1 cup of sauce into the noodles to coat.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: in a medium size bowl combine the ricotta, mozarella, parmesan, and black pepper
- Prepare Dish: In a 9x13 baking dish spread a layer of sauce over the bottom of the dish.
- Layer in half of the pasta mixture. Spoon half of the cheese mixture on top of the noodles
- Spoon half of the red sauce over the noodles and cheese.
- Continue layering with the remaining halves of the noodles, cheese and sauce.
- Top the dish with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil, tenting to ensure the foil isn’t stuck to the cheese as it melts.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or broil for 5 minutes. Until top layer of cheese is nicely browned and bubbling.
- Top with fresh parsley (or basil) and fresh grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead Directions: Prepare the dish according to directions, cover with foil and store in the refrigerator before baking. Store 1-2 days, remove to room temperature and allow the dish to warm while pre-heating the oven. Bake according to directions.
- Sausage: substitute with spicy, or even ground chicken or turkey if desired. If not using an Italian seasoned sausage, add some Italian seasoning to the ground meat being used.
- Pasta Noodles: can substitute the ziti with another type of short noodle like Rigatoni or Penne.
- Marinara Sauce: use a homemade sauce or a store-bought sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed in the sauce.
- Store: Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Make Ahead Directions: Prepare the dish according to directions, cover with foil and store in the refrigerator before baking. Store 1-2 days, remove to room temperature and allow the dish to warm while pre-heating the oven. Bake according to directions.
- Freezing: Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheating: Bake covered with foil at 350℉ until warmed through. Time can vary depending on amount being reheated. Can take 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
638mg
(27%)
Potassium
243mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
77IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 77IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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