Baked Ziti with Sausage Recipe
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Baked Ziti with Sausage

By: Ashley  
"This is quite possibly the one thing that I am constantly asked to make. This is a ziti with a lot of flavor."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 large yellow onion, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the ziti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  3. While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, and cook and stir until brown, about 10 minutes. Drain sausage and set aside.
  4. Stir together the ricotta, egg, onion, garlic, and oregano in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in the drained pasta, the drained sausage, salt, pepper, and 1/2 jar of the spaghetti sauce; mix well.
  5. In the prepared baking dish, cover the bottom with 1/3 jar of spaghetti sauce. Layer 1/2 of the pasta mixture, 1/3 jar of spaghetti sauce, and 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Then layer the remaining 1/2 of the pasta, 1/3 of the sauce, and 1/2 of the cheese. Sprinkle with basil. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 649 | Total Fat: 27.4g | Cholesterol: 89mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by SJU 
I made the full recipe as is, but used low-fat cheese and whole wheat pasta. I do not believe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2008 by Pandafeathers 
Everytime I've eaten baked ziti it's always been dry and flavourless, but this recipie is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2008 by KathyS. 
I make a similar recipe, minus the ricotta. I use hot Italian sausage instead of the mild for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2009 by JFBBMomski 
I made this recipe to feed a hungry group during a ski weekend and it was amazing! Both the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by kac2research 
Very Good. I added a 1/2 lb of ground beef and mushrooms to the mixture. I also mixed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2008 by MJNINER 
GREAT MEAL WITH GARLIC BREAD. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by KMF0519 
This recipe was delicious! My husband had a few friends over when I made this and I barely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by LENOIRLADY 
This recipe and it's contents is wonderful. A bit more Italian Sausage is needed for our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2008 by canda 
This was good, I added mushrooms and parm. I does make ALOT so maybe just cut it in half! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2008 by gr8gravy 
Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The whole family loved it! MORE

 
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