Simple Sausage Baked Ziti Only 5 Ingredients Recipe

Craving a rich, creamy, and incredibly satisfying dinner? This 5-ingredient sausage baked ziti is your answer! Using your favorite Italian sausage (Jimmy Dean's is a great choice!), this easy recipe comes together quickly for a weeknight meal the whole family will love. Get ready for cheesy, bubbly goodness in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 604.1 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Simple Sausage Baked Ziti Only 5 Ingredients

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Simple Sausage Baked Ziti Only 5 Ingredients

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook 10 ounces (about half a large box) of ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Add 24 ounces (about 2 jars) of your favorite spaghetti sauce to the skillet with the browned sausage. Heat through.
  5. In a 4-5 quart casserole dish, layer half of the cooked ziti. Top with 16 ounces of Alfredo sauce, spreading evenly. Stir to combine.
  6. Pour the sausage and spaghetti sauce mixture over the Alfredo ziti layer.
  7. Top with 2 cups (8 ounces) of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

63g

Carbs

16g

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