5.0 from 3 votes
Cheesy Baked Ziti
This cheesy baked ziti is baked to perfection with al dente noodles, spicy pepperoni, flavorful sausage, and smothered in melty cheese. It comes together quickly and easily and can be made ahead of time for busy weeknights!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 846 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American , Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup pepperoni
- 16 ounces ziti noodles
- 1 diced green bell pepper, about 1 cup
- 1 diced small yellow onion, about 1 cup
- 1 clove garlic minced, 1 teaspoon
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the 16 ounces ziti noodles according to the package directions until they are al dente, rinse in cold water, and set aside.
- Cook the 1 pound Italian sausage, 1 cup pepperoni, 1 diced green bell pepper,, and 1 diced small yellow onion, in a skillet over medium-high heat until the sausage is evenly browned.
- Add 1 clove garlic, HALF of the 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, HALF of the 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, and 2 cups marinara sauce to the skillet. Continue cooking until the garlic and cheese are fully incorporated.
- Add the cooked pasta and sauce mixture to the baking dish and stir to incorporate. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the cheese begins to bubble and brown on top.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Originally posted December 30, 2020
- Updated October 5, 2024
Nutrition Information
Calories
846kcal
(42%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
1744mg
(73%)
Potassium
761mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
810IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
437mg
(44%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 846
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 846kcal | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1744mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 761mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 810IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 437mg | 44% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.