Italian · easy

Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage

Name: Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 oz Ziti Pasta; 1 lb Mild Italian Sausage, casings removed; 24 oz Marinara Sauce; 15 oz Ricotta Cheese; 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated; 1 large Egg; 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Ziti pasta baked with Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, and a rich marinara.

55 min
Total: 4
Serves: $12.00
Est. cost: 720
Cal/serving

Parent noteThe cheesy layers and pasta make this a guaranteed kid favorite. Mild sausage works best for younger palates.

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Ingredients

Ziti Pasta16 oz
Mild Italian Sausage, casings removed1 lb
Marinara Sauce24 oz
Ricotta Cheese15 oz
Mozzarella Cheese, shredded2 cups
Parmesan Cheese, grated1/2 cup
Egg1 large
Red Pepper Flakes (optional)1/4 tsp

Method

01
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook ziti in salted boiling water until just barely al dente (it will finish cooking in the oven). Drain.
02
In a large skillet, brown Italian sausage over medium-high heat, breaking into crumbles, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
03
Add marinara sauce to the sausage. Simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
04
In a bowl, mix ricotta with half the mozzarella, the egg, and a pinch of salt.
05
Combine drained ziti with meat sauce. Spread half in a greased 9x13 dish. Dollop ricotta mixture on top. Add remaining ziti and sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.
06
Cover with foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

720
Calories: 38g
Protein: 60g
Carbs: 35g
Fat