Baked Ziti with Sausage

Comfort FoodCasserolePasta
Prep: 20m
Cook: 40m
Total: 60m
Easy

About this Dish

A comforting baked pasta dish with savory sausage, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese.

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • ziti pasta1pound
  • Italian sausage1pound(cooked and crumbled)
  • ricotta cheese2cups
  • mozzarella cheese2cups(shredded)
  • parmesan cheese0.5cup(grated)
  • marinara sauce3cups
  • olive oil1tablespoon
  • egg1(beaten)

Seasonings

  • garlic2cloves
  • red pepper flakes0.25teaspoon
  • basil1teaspoon

Equipment

  • large pot
  • baking dish
  • sauté pan
  • mixing bowl

Steps

Step 1

Prepare Ingredients

15 min
  • Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions; drain.
  • In a pan, cook sausage until browned, then add garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté briefly.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, and half the mozzarella.

Checkpoints

  • Pasta is cooked and drained.
  • Sausage is browned.
Step 2

Assemble the Dish

5 min
  • Combine pasta, sausage, marinara sauce, and basil in a large bowl.
  • Layer half the pasta mixture in a baking dish.
  • Spread ricotta cheese mixture over pasta.
  • Top with remaining pasta and mozzarella.

Checkpoints

  • Layers are complete.
Step 3

Bake

40 minHeat: Medium
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Checkpoints

  • Cheese is golden and bubbly.

Notes

  • Additional herbs can enhance the flavor.

Warnings

  • Dish will be hot when removed from the oven.

Serving Suggestions

  • Italian bread
  • Caesar salad
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