Baked Ziti
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
639 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Ziti
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This Easy Baked Ziti recipe features layers of ziti noodles, sausage meat sauce, and mozzarella cheese baked to perfection. Ready in under an hour, it's an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti noodles
- 1 pound ground sweet or spicy sausage
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional, for added heat
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil leaves chopped
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Ziti noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. Remove any excess grease from the skillet.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and crushed red pepper (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in half of the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil.
- In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked Ziti noodles. Pour half of the sauce over the noodles and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining Ziti noodles, sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle the remaining grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil leaves or garnish with fresh Italian parsley if desired.
- Allow the Baked Ziti to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
639kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
836mg
(35%)
Potassium
497mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
925IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
308mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 639 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 639kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 836mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 925IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 308mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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