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Best Ziti Ever with Sausage

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 45 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta

  • Meat

    • 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed

  • Sauce

    • 2 (24 ounce) jars Classico® Tomato and Basil Sauce
    • 🌿 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil, divided

  • Cheese

    • 12 ounces ricotta cheese
    • 🧀 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • Seasoning

    • 🌿 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
    • 🧂 1 dash salt and pepper

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

2

Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly browned. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat pasta sauce with 1 teaspoon basil until bubbling.

3

In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

4

Spread the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with sauce. Layer 1/2 of the ziti, 1/2 of the sausage, 1/2 of the ricotta, and 1/2 of the mozzarella. Spoon half of the sauce over top. Repeat layers. Sprinkle the top with remaining 1/2 teaspoon basil and Italian seasoning.

5

Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

631

Calories

  • 36g
    Protein
  • 63g
    Carbs
  • 25g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Make sure to cook pasta al dente to prevent overcooking in the oven.For extra flavor, mix some garlic powder into the ricotta cheese mixture.Allow the baked ziti to sit for 5 minutes before serving for easier portioning.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.