Baked Ziti With Sausage Dinner Recipe
I'm thrilled to share with you a delicious recipe for Baked Ziti with Sausage! This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner with family or friends.We'll be using some essential equipment, tasty ingredients, and simple instructions to create a meal that everyone will love. 🍝
Equipment
- To ensure a smooth cooking process, I'll need a few key items:
- Large pot: For boiling ziti.
- Skillet: To cook the sausage and sauce.
- Mixing bowl: For combining ingredients.
- 9x13 inch baking dish: To bake everything together.
- Colander: To drain the pasta.
- Aluminum foil: To cover the dish while baking.
- Wooden spoon: For stirring.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To get the ingredient amounts just right.
Ingredients
Here's what goes into this amazing dish:
- 1 pound of ziti pasta 🍝
- 1 pound of Italian sausage casing removed
- 2 cups of marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups of ricotta cheese
- 2 cups of mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish 🌿
Instructions
Here's how I create this yummy dish:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it apart, until browned.
- Stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine ricotta and parmesan in a bowl. Mix well.
- Mix cooked ziti with sausage mixture and half of the mozzarella.
- Spread half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish, top with ricotta mixture, then the remaining pasta.
- Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover with foil.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Notes
Here are some tips I keep in mind:
Use spicy sausage if you like a bit of a kick. 🌶️
Feel free to add spinach for extra nutrition and color.
Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. It makes slicing easier.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat properly in the oven for the best taste and texture.
This Baked Ziti with Sausage is a guaranteed hit every time I make it! 🎉
Feel free to add spinach for extra nutrition and color.
Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. It makes slicing easier.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat properly in the oven for the best taste and texture.
This Baked Ziti with Sausage is a guaranteed hit every time I make it! 🎉