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Baked Ziti With Tomato Mozzarella And Sausage Recipe

This incredible Baked Ziti recipe, adapted from Fine Cooking, is a crowd-pleaser! Enjoy a hearty, cheesy, and flavorful dish featuring savory Italian sausage, rich tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella. This recipe makes a generous portion – perfect for a family dinner with leftovers to freeze for another night! Get ready for a taste of Italy in your own kitchen.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 1449.4 kcal
Protein 141g
Rating 4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baked Ziti With Tomato Mozzarella And Sausage

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How to Make Baked Ziti With Tomato Mozzarella And Sausage

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Lightly oil a large, shallow (9x13 inch) baking dish.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 1 pound ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  4. While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook, breaking up the sausage with a spoon, until browned.
  7. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  8. Drain off most of the rendered sausage fat, reserving about 1 tablespoon.
  9. Add 1/2 cup dry red wine to the skillet and simmer until almost evaporated.
  10. Stir in 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (one 28-ounce can), including their juices, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  11. Add 1 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano and adjust seasoning to taste.
  12. In a large bowl, combine 15 ounces ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese, 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Toss the cooked ziti with the ricotta mixture until evenly coated.
  14. Stir in the sausage and tomato sauce.
  15. Gently fold in 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded.
  16. Pour the ziti mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese over the top.
  17. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
  18. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

103 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

151g

Carbs

38g

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