Classic Baked Ziti
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Classic Baked Ziti
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Warm and comforting this is an easy-to-make classic Baked Ziti recipe filled with Italian Sausage, tomato sauce and cheese to the max!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Ziti pasta
- 1.25 lbs sweet Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 25 oz marinara sauce I used Rao's
- 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese drained and cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup part skim mozzarella cheese shredded
- parsley fresh, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
- Bring large pot of water to a rolling boil. Salt generously and cook ziti according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a deep skillet with high sides, over medium-high heat, brown the sausage, breaking apart as it cooks. Drain grease if desired.
- To the cooked sausage, add olive oil, onion, and garlic and saute until mostly tender, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, water, basil, oregano, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Taste sauce and adjust seasonings if needed. Remove bay leaves.
- Add cooked ziti to sauce and stir to coat. Add in fresh mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Stir to melt slightly.
- Pour into baking dish and sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Cover with lightly greased foil and bake for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
- Top with fresh chopped parsley (optional) and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
665kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
1370mg
(57%)
Potassium
817mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
785IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
356mg
(36%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 665 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 665kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1370mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 817mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 356mg | 36% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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