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a wide baking dish of baked ziti with bubbly golden melted mozzarella, tomato sauce and visible sausage, a scoop removed, on a rustic table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Baked Ziti with Sausage

A thick layer of melted mozzarella cheese covers baked sausage and ziti.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ziti
  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 2 cups mozzarella shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Cook the ziti until just shy of al dente, then drain.
  2. Brown the sausage with the garlic in olive oil, breaking it up, then stir in the marinara.
  3. Combine the pasta, sauce, and ricotta in a large baking dish.
  4. Top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  5. Bake at 375F for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Notes

Let it rest 5 minutes after baking so it slices into neat servings.