Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti

Name: Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage; 1 1/3 cups chopped green bell pepper; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 28 ounces canned Italian-style or plum tomatoes; 10 3/4 ounces tomato puree; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup fresh basil; salt and pepper; 3/4 pound Ziti pasta; 5 cups marinara sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
8
Calories
646 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti

Yvette Arnold

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Bring back this Olive Garden classic with perfectly cooked ziti pasta, Italian sausage, and bell peppers in a rich San Marzano tomato sauce!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage
1 1/3 cups chopped green bell pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil divided use
28 ounces canned Italian-style or plum tomatoes
10 3/4 ounces tomato puree
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste
3/4 pound Ziti pasta prepared according to the package directions
5 cups marinara sauce
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese

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Instructions

Bake or pan-fry the sausages until fully cooked; drain and cool. Halve the sausages lengthwise and cut them into 1/2-inch slices.
In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the bell peppers in 2 tablespoons olive oil until they are no longer crisp, but not yet soft.
In a heavy saucepan, combine the tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, and fresh basil and bring to a light simmer over medium heat. Add the sautéed peppers and cooked sausage and let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
Serve the pasta topped with the sausage, peppers, and marinara sauce and garnish each plate with parsley and Parmesan.

Notes

🍅 Tomato technique! Crush tomatoes by hand rather than blending for the perfect chunky texture that makes this sauce special.
🌿 Basil boost! Tear basil leaves rather than chopping to release more oils and flavor into your sauce.
🍝 Pasta pro move! Reserve ½ cup of pasta cooking water before draining to help the sauce cling to the pasta if needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 646kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 1619mg (67%) Potassium 1328mg (38%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 1350IU (27%) Vitamin C 47.3mg (53%) Calcium 128mg (13%) Iron 5.3mg (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 646 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	646kcal	32%
Carbohydrates	52g	17%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	39g	60%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Cholesterol	66mg	22%
Sodium	1619mg	67%
Potassium	1328mg	28%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	14g	28%
Vitamin A	1350IU	27%
Vitamin C	47.3mg	53%
Calcium	128mg	13%
Iron	5.3mg	29%