Description
Baked Ziti with Sausage is a comforting and hearty dish that combines pasta, sausage, and cheese, baked to perfection for a delightful dinner experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning to the sausage; stir to combine.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked ziti, sausage mixture, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Baked Ziti, Sausage, Italian, Pasta, Comfort Food