Baked Ziti And Italian Sausage Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti And Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked; 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, your choice); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 (16 ounce) carton ricotta cheese (may use small-curd cottage cheese instead); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (4 oz); paprika

Servings: persons

8 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, your choice)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated and divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) carton ricotta cheese (may use small-curd cottage cheese instead)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (4 oz)
paprika

1
Cook the ziti according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
2
Cook the sausage links in oil in a large skillet for 15 minutes or until browned over medium heat; reduce heat if necessary to keep them from burning. Drain well on paper towels. Slice the sausage diagonally and set aside.
3
Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add the flour, stirring until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Add the ziti; stir well, and set aside.
4
Combine the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, ricotta (or cottage cheese), egg, parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Stir well.
5
Place half of the macaroni mixture in a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Top with the ricotta cheese mixture and half of the sausage. Top with the remaining ziti mixture and sausages. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and paprika.
6
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces ziti pasta, uncooked, 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, your choice), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti And Italian Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 And Italian Sausage

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