Delish Italian Sausage Baked Ziti Recipes
This baked ziti is loaded with Italian sausage, creamy cheese, and a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a hearty family dinner.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese whole milk
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Mix cooked sausage with marinara sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sausage sauce mixture, and ricotta cheese.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh basil or a pinch of red pepper flakes before baking.