Baked Ziti With Tomato, Mozzarella And Sausage

Name: Baked Ziti With Tomato, Mozzarella And Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, cut into small dice; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage, removed from its casing and crumbled; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup dry red wine; 1 (35 ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped, with their juice; 4 medium tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh marjoram (from about 6 large sprigs) or 1/4 cup oregano (from about 6 large sprigs); 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese; 1 cup freshly grated mild pecorino cheese; 1 pinch nutmeg, preferably freshly grated; 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 1 lb ziti pasta; 1/2 - 1 lb mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh, cut into small cubes

Servings: persons

olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, cut into small dice
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage, removed from its casing and crumbled
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup dry red wine
1 (35 ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped, with their juice
4 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh marjoram (from about 6 large sprigs) or 1/4 cup oregano (from about 6 large sprigs)
1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
1 cup freshly grated mild pecorino cheese
1 pinch nutmeg, preferably freshly grated
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 lb ziti pasta
1/2 - 1 lb mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh, cut into small cubes

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Lightly oil a large, shallow baking dish.
3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
4
In a large skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.
5
Add the onion and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the garlic and crumbled sausage; saute until the sausage begins to brown.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
If the sausage renders a lot of fat, pour most of it off leaving a little to add flavor to the sauce.
9
Add the red wine; boil until it is almost gone.
10
Add the tomatoes with all of their juices and cook, uncovered, at a lively simmer for about 10 minutes. The sauce will thicken slightly.
11
Add the marjoram or oregano and taste for seasoning.
12
In a large mixing bowl, mix together ricotta, about half the grated pecorino, the nutmeg, and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
13
Meanwhile, cook the pasta until al dente.
14
Drain well and toss it with the ricotta mixture until well coated.
15
Add the sausage and sauce and mix again.
16
Add the mozzarella and toss gently.
17
Pour everything into the baking dish and sprinkle the remaining Pecorino on top.
18
Bake uncovered until lightly browned and bubbling, about 20 minutes.
19
Serve right away.

1039

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, cut into small dice, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti With Tomato, Mozzarella And 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!