Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti Recipe

Name: Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24 ounces sweet Italian sausage links or 24 ounces hot Italian sausage links; 1 1/3 cups green bell peppers; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 lb ziti pasta, cooked; parmesan cheese, grated; parsley sprig; 40 fluid ounces marinara sauce; 28 ounces italian-style canned tomatoes; 10 3/4 fluid ounces tomato puree; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup fresh basil, packed,chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

24 ounces sweet Italian sausage links or 24 ounces hot Italian sausage links
1 1/3 cups green bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 lb ziti pasta, cooked
parmesan cheese, grated
parsley sprig
40 fluid ounces marinara sauce
28 ounces italian-style canned tomatoes
10 3/4 fluid ounces tomato puree
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil, packed,chopped
salt and pepper

1
Bake or pan-fry the sausages until fully cooked, drain, cool.
2
Halve the sausages and cut the split sausages into 1/2 inch slices.
3
Saute the bell peppers in olive oil over moderate heat only until their crispness is loss, but peppers are not soft.
4
In a heavy saucepan add the tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic, olive oil and fresh basil and bring to a light simmer on moderate heat.
5
Add the sauteed pepper strips and cooked sausage and heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
6
Serve the pasta, topped with the sausage, peppers and salsa marinara and garnish each plate with a parsley bouquet.
7
Pass the Parmesan.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces sweet Italian sausage links or 24 ounces hot Italian sausage links, 1 1/3 cups green bell peppers, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 lb ziti pasta, cooked, and more.

Yes, Olive Garden Neapolitan 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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