Cheesy Tomato and Sausage Bake With Ziti Pasta

Name: Cheesy Tomato and Sausage Bake With Ziti Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) packageuncooked ziti pasta; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 12 lbs turkey sausage (casings removed); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 -2 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil; salt and pepper; 1 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste); 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) packageuncooked ziti pasta
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 12 lbs turkey sausage (casings removed)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 -2 tablespoon tomato paste
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
1 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 4-quart casserole dish.
3
Cook the ziti pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente (do not overcook the pasta as it will cook more in the oven) drain, place in a large bowl and set aside.
4
Remove the casings from the sausage.
5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add in the sausage, onion, garlic, chili flakes and jalapeno (if using) saute until meat is browned, stirring to crumble the meat with a spoon.
7
Add in tomato paste and diced tomatoes with the juice; bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
In a large bowl combine the cooked pasta with the sausage/tomato mixture and chopped basil.
10
Place half of the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
11
Top with half of the mozzarella cheese, then half of the Parmesan cheese.
12
Repeat layers ending up with the Parmesan on top.
13
Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly.
14
Delicious!

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) packageuncooked ziti pasta, 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 12 lbs turkey sausage (casings removed), 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Tomato and Sausage Bake With Ziti Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!