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Baked Ziti with Sausage

Baked Ziti with Sausage

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 60 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta & Grains

    • 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta

  • Meat

    • 1 pound mild Italian sausage

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
    • 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend
    • 🥚 1 large egg

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 large yellow onion, minced

  • Spices & Herbs

    • 🧄 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil (Optional)

  • Other

    • 1 ½ (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, divided
    • Cooking spray

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in ziti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.

3

While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until brown, about 10 minutes. Drain sausage and set aside.

4

Stir together ricotta, onion, egg, garlic, and oregano in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in pasta, sausage, salt, pepper, and the half jar of spaghetti sauce; mix well.

5

Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with 1/3 of the full jar spaghetti sauce. Layer with 1/2 of the pasta mixture, 1/2 of the remaining spaghetti sauce, and 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers once more using remaining pasta, sauce, and cheese. Sprinkle basil over top and cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Uncover; return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 more minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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649

Calories

  • 31
    Protein
  • 69
    Carbs
  • 27
    Fats

💡 Use whole-grain ziti for added fiber.Prepare the dish in advance and refrigerate; bake when ready to serve.Pair with a green salad and garlic bread for a complete Italian-inspired meal.