Ingredients for Baked Ziti With Sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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How to Make Baked Ziti With Sausage
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, salt, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Meanwhile, cook ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
- Add the cooked ziti to the ricotta cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Remove the sausage sauce from heat and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
- Gently stir the cooled sausage sauce into the pasta and ricotta mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Spread mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
61 g
Sugar
20g
Fat
78g
Carbs
22g
