Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ziti Pasta; Olive Oil, As Needed; 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage; 1 Onion, Diced; 32 ounces, fluid Jar Marinara Sauce; Red Pepper Flakes, to taste; 1/2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning; 2 cups Cottage Cheese; 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound Ziti Pasta
Olive Oil, As Needed
1 pound Ground Italian Sausage
1 Onion, Diced
32 ounces, fluid Jar Marinara Sauce
Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
1/2 Tablespoons Italian Seasoning
2 cups Cottage Cheese
2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a strong boil.
3
Add the pasta and boil, uncovered, until the pasta is al denteedible but still a little firm.
4
Drain the pasta through a colander.
5
Toss with a little olive oil so the pasta does not stick together while you make the sauce.
6
Pour 1 tablespoon or so of olive oil into a large saute pan on medium-high to heat.
7
When the oil is hot, add sausage and onions, cook until no longer pink.
8
When sausage is cooked through, add marinara sauce, red pepper flakes and italian seasoning.
9
Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook 5 minutes.
10
In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, sausage mixture and cottage cheese.
11
In greased 13x9 pan pour half of the ziti mixture.
12
Top with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
13
Pour rest of ziti on top and then top with rest of the cheeses.
14
Cover and bake 30 minutes.
15
Uncover and bake additional 15 minutes.

924

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ziti Pasta, Olive Oil, As Needed, 1 pound Ground Italian Sausage, 1 Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Ziti

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