Italian Sausage Baked Ziti
This recipe from Allrecipes.com is a family favorite, with variations made by my son. Although mine may not be as perfect, we enjoy comparing our different approaches to this classic dish.
- Preparing Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Served Person: 6
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- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1/2 pound ziti pasta cooked al dente (8 minutes) and drained
- 1 pound italian sausage removed from casing
- 1 3-lb jar spaghetti sauce see note
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- Carbohydrate 56.8624986822491 g
- Cholesterol 132.728400373863 mg
- Fat 43.2196511598639 g
- Fiber 6.13566646178563 g
- Protein 35.3949812536826 g
- Saturated Fat 18.2250667431886 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (441g)
- Sodium 1875.80416695908 mg
- Sugar 50.7268322204634 g
- Trans Fat 2.71294036084494 g
- Calories 765 calories
As a housewife, I'm always searching for delicious and budget-friendly meals for my family. This Italian Sausage Baked Ziti caught my eye as a perfect combination of flavors and convenience. I've made it several times now, and it has become a household favorite.
The dish is incredibly satisfying, with layers of savory Italian sausage, melted cheeses, and rich spaghetti sauce. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold evening or a casual family gathering. I love that the steps are straightforward, making it a manageable recipe for busy weeknights. I highly recommend this Italian Sausage Baked Ziti to anyone looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Step-by-step
- Brown the meat and onion, then drain the fat.
- Return the meat and onion to the pan, add the spaghetti sauce, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Layer ingredients in a square baking dish as follows:
- Pour 1 cup of the sauce mixture on the bottom.
- Add half of the pasta, half of the provolone cheese slices, and half of the ricotta cheese (spreading ricotta) over the provolone cheese.
- Add half of the remaining sauce, then the remaining pasta and mozzarella and ricotta cheese.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the ricotta cheese, and top with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes on a cookie sheet.
- Serve with crusty bread and a salad, if desired.
