Description
Italian Sausage Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and flavor to any table. This hearty dish features savory Italian sausage, a rich marinara sauce, and layers of gooey cheese, making it perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, this baked ziti can be customized to suit your taste with different pasta shapes or spice levels. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, allowing you to enjoy leftovers anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz dried ziti pasta
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
- 32 oz marinara sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook ziti in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the sausage. Drain excess fat.
- Add garlic, marinara sauce, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet.
- Layer half the pasta mixture in the baking dish with half the cheeses; repeat layers.
- Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg