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Remove sausage from the casings (slide a sharp knife down the center of each sausage and then using your hands just push the meat out from the casing).
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Discard the casing.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Combine the sausage and ground beef in a pan.
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Cook over medium heat until browned, continually breaking up the meat and mixing it together.
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Cook your pasta according to the directions on the box to make it al dente.
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(It is very important not to overcook as you will continue baking it in the oven later.)
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Pour your sauce into a large bowl or pot.
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Add the ricotta cheese and mix it in completely with the sauce.
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Next, add half of the mozzarella cheese to the sauce.
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Save the other 1 cup for later.
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Add your meat and pasta into the sauce and cheese.
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Mix well.
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Pour your pasta into a casserole dish.
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Use a large pan if cooking the entire amount.
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Or split into two smaller (1 1/2 quart) pans to cook one meal now and freeze the other one for later.
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Sprinkle the remaining half of the mozzarella cheese on the top of the ziti.
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If using two casserole dishes, sprinkle half on one dish and half on the other.
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Cover your dish with foil.
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Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until the entire dish is hot and the cheese has completely melted on top.
