Best Baked Ziti Sicilian
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Others
Best Baked Ziti Sicilian
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Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
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Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound sweet Italian sausage
- 1 small yellow or white onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- Good pinch of cayenne pepper flakes more if desired
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 can 28 ounces whole San Marzano tomatoes
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Ziti Ingredients
- 1 box 16 ounces ziti
- 1 Tbsp kosher salt
- Extra virgin olive oil for greasing the baking dish
- 3-1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 pound 16 ounces fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
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Instructions
- All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
Tomato Sauce Instructions
- Remove the sausage from the casing. Finely chop the onion. Peel and mince the garlic.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the oil and cook the sausage, onions, and garlic until the sausage starts to brown, approximately 5 minutes. Break the meat up into smaller pieces with a spoon.
- Add the cayenne, basil, and oregano. Cook until the spices and herbs are fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Using your hands, crush the tomatoes into the saucepan. Add the liquid from the can. Lower the heat and cook the sauce at a low simmer for approximately 10 minutes until the excess liquid reduces. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ziti Instructions
- Fill a large stockpot with plenty of water to submerge the pasta in. Add the Kosher salt. Turn the heat to high. As soon as the water boils, add the pasta and cook until al dente – a little chewy. Drain the pasta and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Cut the mozzarella into ½ inch cubes.
- Oil a large baking dish.
- Add the mozzarella, ⅓ cup parmesan, 3 ½ cups tomato and sausage sauce, and pepper to the bowl of pasta. Stir to combine well.
- Pour the pasta into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the rest of the parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta.
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake until bubbling and golden brown on top, approximately 30 minutes.
- Serve the pasta with a large spoon while hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
2011mg
(84%)
Potassium
369mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
662IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
428mg
(43%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 2011mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 662IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 428mg | 43% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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