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Baked Ziti

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 850
A comforting baked pasta dish with sausage, cheese, and flavorful herbs, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound ziti pasta (or penne pasta)

Meat

  • 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 15 ounces full fat ricotta cheese
  • 16 ounces shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 2 minutes less than package instructions.
  • Cook sausage in a skillet until browned, then add onion, garlic, and seasonings; cook until onion is translucent.
  • Drain pasta and mix with cooked meat, spaghetti sauce, and tomato sauce.
  • Layer half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish, add ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, then top with remaining pasta and cheeses.
  • Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until cheese bubbles.

Notes

For a lighter version, use part-skim cheese or turkey sausage.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta