Ms Jennifer Gill
@visionms
Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
This Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage is a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. The combination of ziti pasta, savory sausage, creamy ricotta, and melted cheese creates a deliciously satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:13
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time40 min.
- Total time65 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- as needed
- 1 (16 ounce) package
- 1 pound
- 1 (15 ounce) container
- 1 large
- 1
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 1/2 (26 ounce) jars, divided
- 1 (8 ounce) package
- 1 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage.
Step 1
Begin by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to ensure easy serving later.
Step 2
In a spacious pot, bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil, then add the ziti pasta.
Step 3
Cook it according to the package instructions until it reaches that perfect al dente texture, which should take about 8 minutes.
Step 4
Once done, drain the pasta thoroughly.
Step 5
While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the mild Italian sausage.
Step 6
Sauté it, stirring occasionally, until it’s beautifully browned, which should take around 10 minutes.
Step 7
Drain any excess fat and set the sausage aside to cool slightly.
Step 8
In a generous mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, minced onion, egg, minced garlic, and dried oregano.
Step 9
Blend these ingredients until they are harmoniously mixed.
Step 10
Next, fold in the cooked pasta, browned sausage, salt, pepper, and half of the spaghetti sauce, stirring gently until everything is well incorporated.
Step 11
Spread one-third of the remaining spaghetti sauce evenly across the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
Step 12
Layer half of the pasta mixture on top, followed by half of the remaining spaghetti sauce and half of the shredded cheese.
Step 13
Repeat this layering process with the rest of the pasta mixture, sauce, and cheese.
Step 14
For an aromatic touch, sprinkle dried basil on top, then cover the dish snugly with aluminum foil.
Step 15
Bake in your preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until everything is heated through.
Step 16
After that, remove the foil and let it bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is gloriously melted and bubbly.
Step 17
Enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen as you prepare to serve this comforting dish!.