Baked Ziti With Sausage Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Ziti With Sausage

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• Italian Sausages
• 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• Dried Oregano
• Dried Basil
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Ziti Pasta
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

How to Make Baked Ziti With Sausage

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, salt, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
6. Meanwhile, cook ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
7. Add the cooked ziti to the ricotta cheese mixture and stir to combine.
8. Remove the sausage sauce from heat and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
9. Gently stir the cooled sausage sauce into the pasta and ricotta mixture.
10. Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
11. Spread mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
13. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!