One Pot Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: One Pot Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cups water; 12 ounces ziti pasta (about 3 3/4 cups); 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 6 ounces Baby Spinach (about 6 cups); 6 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup); 8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese (1 cup)

Servings: persons

8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups water
12 ounces ziti pasta (about 3 3/4 cups)
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
6 ounces Baby Spinach (about 6 cups)
6 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 ounces parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup)
8 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese (1 cup)

1
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, breaking the meat into 1/2-inch pieces, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomato sauce, diced tomato (with the juice), oregano, salt, sugar, and pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
2
Stir in the water, pasta, 1/4 cup basil, and increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer vigorously, stirring often, until the pasta is still very firm but starting to soften, 6 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, adjust the oven rack 8 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler.
3
Remove the pasta from the heat and stir in the spinach, 3/4 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Dollop the surface of the pasta evenly with the ricotta and then top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
4
Broil the ziti until the cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let the dish cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons of basil and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, One Pot 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.

One Pot Baked Ziti

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