Description
A comforting and easy baked ziti dish filled with Italian sausage, cheese, and rich tomato sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 28 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Fresh oregano, for garnish
- Water, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, lightly sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add in your Italian sausage, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and let it simmer, mixing in desired herbs.
- Stir in the uncooked ziti and add enough water to cover the pasta.
- Let the ziti simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the ziti is cooked but still al dente, dollop in the ricotta and sprinkle the mozzarella on top.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese melts and turns golden.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute sausage with grilled chicken or turkey. Gluten-free pasta can also be used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: baked ziti, Italian comfort food, easy dinner recipe, one pan meal, family favorite
