Baked Ziti With Sweet and Hot Italian Sausages

Name: Baked Ziti With Sweet and Hot Italian Sausages
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta (mostaccioli recommended); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 1 lb hot Italian sausage; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups tomato sauce (homemade or store bought); ½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional); ½ cup dry red wine; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb pasta (mostaccioli recommended)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 lb hot Italian sausage
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups tomato sauce (homemade or store bought)
½ cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
½ cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

1
In stockpot, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until it just begins to soften; do not cook completely.
2
It will finish cooking when it bakes in the oven.
3
Drain the pasta and set aside.
4
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil; Add sausages.
5
If desired, the sausage casings can be removed, but is not required.
6
Cook the sausages until they are evenly browned.
7
Remove the sausage from the pan and slice them thinly.
8
Add garlic to pan and cook over medium heat just until the garlic begins to become golden brown in color.
9
Add tomato sauce to the pan, as well as the sliced sausage, mushrooms, wine and fresh herbs; mix well and bring to a simmer.
10
Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11
Preheat oven to 350F.
12
In a 13X9-inch greased baking dish, alternate layers of the half-cooked pasta, the tomato sauce-sausage mixture, and ricotta cheese until all the ingredients are used.
13
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the dish.
14
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
15
Remove the baking dish from the oven.
16
Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

919

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pasta (mostaccioli recommended), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, 1 lb hot Italian sausage, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti With Sweet and Hot Italian Sausages 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!