Baked Ziti

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 16 oz ziti or penne pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound Italian sausage; 32 oz marinara sauce; 15 oz ricotta cheese; 1 large egg; 2 cups mozzarella cheese; 3/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Dash of crushed red pepper flakes; Kosher salt and black pepper; For garnish: chopped basil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
10
Calories
528 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Baked Ziti

Iris Warren

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A big pan of Baked Ziti filled with pasta, cheese, sausage, and marinara sauce just might be the best dinner ever, especially when garlic bread is served on the side. This baked pasta is a family favorite!

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Ingredients

Servings

16 oz ziti or penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling over pasta
1 pound Italian sausage
32 oz marinara sauce
15 oz ricotta cheese
1 large egg
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
3/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Dash of crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
For garnish: chopped basil, if desired

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Use a colander to drain well. Drizzle pasta with a little olive oil and stir so it doesn’t stick together. Pour the pasta into a large bowl and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Discard the excess fat and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, egg, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, basil, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the ricotta mixture to the pasta. Add the marinara sauce, cooked sausage, and stir until combined, stirring gently to not break up the pasta noodles.
Pour the pasta into the prepared pan and top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until cheese is golden brown and the pasta is bubbly. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also make freeze for up to 3 months.

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Calories 528kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Calcium 388mg (39%) Iron 3mg (17%)