Another Baked Ziti Recipe

Ingredients for Another Baked Ziti

• Olive Oil
• Onions
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• Hot Italian Sausage
• Salt & Pepper
• Dried Oregano
• Fresh Parsley
• Red Wine
• Chopped Tomatoes
• Ziti Pasta
• Mozzarella Cheese
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How to Make Another Baked Ziti

1. Brown 1 lb Italian sausage links in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking them up with a spoon. Drain off excess grease.
2. Remove sausage from skillet and cut into 1/2-inch rounds. Set aside.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet. Add 1 medium chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add 1/2 cup dry red wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Stir in 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, the cooked sausage, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
6. Simmer for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
7. Cook 1 lb ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
8. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.
9. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
10. Grease a large ovenproof dish with 2 tablespoons of butter.
11. Layer 1/3 of the pasta mixture in the prepared dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
12. Repeat layers twice more, ending with a layer of mozzarella.
13. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the top of the pasta.
14. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
15. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
16. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.