Easy Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Easy Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 whole Large Onion, Diced; 1- 1/2 cup Fresh Mushrooms; 1/2 pounds Ground Sausage; 8 ounces, weight Ziti; 26 ounces, weight Can Or Jar Of Spaghetti Sauce; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 3- 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine prepared vegetables and ground sausage in a nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat for 1520 minutes total.
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Meanwhile, cook ziti according to package directions.
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When ziti and meat and veggies are cooked through, drain the ziti and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
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Add meat and veggies to the pasta and then add the spaghetti sauce, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
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Stir gently to combine evenly.
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Top with shredded mozzarella.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
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Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese has completely melted.

262

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced, 1 whole Large Onion, Diced, 1- 1/2 cup Fresh Mushrooms, 1/2 pounds Ground Sausage, and more.

Yes, Easy Baked Ziti 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!

Easy Baked Ziti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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