My Spicy Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: My Spicy Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb hot Italian sausage, browned (with casings removed); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, diced; 28 ounces spaghetti sauce; 1 tomatoes, peeled and chopped with juice; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 1 egg; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon dried basil

Servings: persons

1 lb ziti pasta
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb hot Italian sausage, browned (with casings removed)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced
28 ounces spaghetti sauce
1 tomatoes, peeled and chopped with juice
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 egg
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon dried basil

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Cook Ziti according to package directions (al dente is preferred).
3
In a large skillet, cook the Sausage, Onions and Garlic in Olive Oil until the sausage is browned.
4
Add Spaghetti Sauce, Tomato, Tomato Paste, Chicken Broth, Rosemary and Oregano.
5
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6
Mix Ricotta, Egg, and Parsley in a large bowl.
7
Mix 1/3 of the sausage mixture with the cooked Ziti pasta.
8
Place half of the Ziti mixture in a 13x9x2 in baking dish.
9
In the following order, spread the Ricotta mixture over the Ziti, followed by half of the Parmesan and Mozarella cheeses, and then an additional 1/3 of the sausage mixture.
10
Then layer the rest of the Ziti, remaining sausage mixture, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese, finishing with the Basil.
11
Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
12
Enjoy!

1325

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ziti pasta, 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb hot Italian sausage, browned (with casings removed), 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, My Spicy 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.

My Spicy Baked Ziti

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