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Sausage Baked Ziti

This easy sausage baked ziti is the ultimate comfort food. Pasta, Italian sausage, ground beef, sauce, and lots of cheese this ziti sausage bake is perfect for feeding a family.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 685 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Ziti pasta
  • 1 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 32 ounces pasta sauce
  • 16 ounces whole milk ricotta
  • 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
  • 20 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the ziti. Cook according to package instructions. Once it is cooked pour the ziti into a strainer to drain the water. Sit to the side until needed.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil and the chopped onions and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the ground Italian sausage and ground beef. Once the meat is browned remove from heat and drain grease.
  5. Add cooked meat back to the pan along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, crushed red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and 28 ounces of pasta sauce. Stir together and let simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  6. In a large bowl combine the ricotta, grated parmesan, 16 ounces of shredded mozzarella, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1 large egg. Stir together until combined.
  7. Add your cooked pasta to the meat sauce and stir together.
  8. Layer half of the pasta and sauce into the bottom of your casserole dish.
  9. Scoop out the cheese mixture with a tablespoon and dot the cheese all over the pasta (you'll use about half).
  10. Layer the rest of your pasta on top of that and follow with the remaining cheese mixture.
  11. Top with 4 ounces of regular pasta sauce (not meat sauce).
  12. Cover the dish with aluminum then bake for 25-35 minutes.
  13. Remove foil and sprinkle the remaining 4 ounces of shredded mozzarella over the top. Continue to bake for 20 minutes more or until sauce is bubbling and dish is heated through.
  14. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 685kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 2153mg (90%) Potassium 687mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1092IU (22%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 478mg (48%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 685

% Daily Value*

Calories 685kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 2153mg 90%
Potassium 687mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1092IU 22%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 478mg 48%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.