Beautiful Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Beautiful Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) package Johnsonville Italian Sweet Sausage Links; 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained (about 2 1/2 cups); 1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce; 3/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen garlic bread, ends removed and cut into 9 slices; 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 medium roma tomatoes, cut into slices; 9 fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 (19 ounce) package Johnsonville Italian Sweet Sausage Links
8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen garlic bread, ends removed and cut into 9 slices
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium roma tomatoes, cut into slices
9 fresh basil leaves

1
Cook sausage links according to package directions; drain, cut into 1/4-inch slices.
2
In a large bowl, combine sausage slices, pasta, pasta sauce, water, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pepper and mix well.
3
Spoon mixture into a greased 9-in. x 13-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
4
Arrange garlic bread slices on top of meat mixture.
5
Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
6
In a small bowl, dip tomato slices into olive oil.
7
Place one slice of tomato on each piece of bread.
8
Bake uncovered, at 400u00b0F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9
Garnish with basil leaves. Serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (19 ounce) package Johnsonville Italian Sweet Sausage Links, 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained (about 2 1/2 cups), 1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce, 3/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Beautiful 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.

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