Baked Ziti Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Ziti

• Ziti Pasta
• Italian Sausage
• Ricotta Cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Pasta Sauce

How to Make Baked Ziti

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Mix well.
4. Add the crumbled cooked sausage and drained ziti to the ricotta mixture. Stir gently to combine.
5. Stir in ¾ jar of marinara sauce.
6. Transfer the mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
7. Pour the remaining 1 ¼ jars of marinara sauce evenly over the ziti mixture.
8. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly, and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
10. Let cool slightly before serving.
11. To freeze: Cover the casserole dish tightly with aluminum foil and freeze.
12. To heat frozen ziti: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.