Another Baked Ziti Recipe

This baked ziti recipe is a family pleaser! Forget ricotta – this comforting Italian classic features a rich meat sauce and layers of perfectly cooked pasta, melted mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. It's so good, your family will beg you to make it every week! Get ready for cheesy, bubbly goodness.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 102 mins
Calories 1151.4 kcal
Protein 113g
Rating 4.8 (12 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Another Baked Ziti

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

70 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

98g

Carbs

36g