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Sausage Baked Ziti

By: Ashley 
"This recipe, adapted to use the traditional flavors of Classico® Pasta Sauce, was originally submitted by Allrecipes home cook Ashley."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

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
  • 39 ounces Classico® Tomato and Basil Sauce
  • 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 13 ounces of pasta sauce; mix well.
  5. In the prepared baking dish, cover the bottom with 8 ounces of pasta sauce. Layer 1/2 of the pasta mixture, 8 ounces of pasta sauce, and 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Then layer the remaining 1/2 of the pasta, 10 ounces of pasta 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: 597 | Total Fat: 24.8g | Cholesterol: 86mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by leahnwells   view full review
Great recipe! The only change I would make is to saute the onion and garlic in with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by kayerler   view full review
I really like this dish. I like the twist on classic ziti with the sausage and it's a real...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by 3boyz   view full review
This was great & easy... I added a bag of baby spinach & used a little hot sausage too......
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by StefO.   view full review
Made this for the first time last night. Did not make any modifications and it was delicious....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by blondedoc   view full review
so so, I wasn't crazy about the texture with the ricotta, sort of soupy more than cheezy
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2010 by Memphisbelle70   view full review
delish and easy-took it to a big party and it was a HUGE hit!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by beth Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
It was good, it just tasted like it was missing something.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by 95746   view full review
Excellent, easy and great leftovers!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2011 by honestly i can cook   view full review
I served this last night and my husband is a picky eater he devoured his portion and asked for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2011 by josiek   view full review
This is delicious! I made it a few times for my husband and small kids and everyone enjoyed it.

 

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