Perfect Potluck Dish Sausage And Pepper Baked Ziti

Name: Perfect Potluck Dish Sausage And Pepper Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage links or 1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage links, cut crosswise into one inch chunks; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large bell peppers, cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 large onion, cut croswise and then cut into 1/4 inch slices; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne pasta; 1 (8 ounce) package part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage links or 1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage links, cut crosswise into one inch chunks
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large bell peppers, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 large onion, cut croswise and then cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne pasta
1 (8 ounce) package part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese

1
Prepare sauce. In deep nonstick 12 inch skillet cook sausage over medium heat 5 minutes or until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.
2
Reduce heat to medium.
3
Discard all but two tablespoons sausage fat.
4
To sausage in skillet add garlic, peppers and onion
5
Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
6
Stir in whole tomatoes,tomato sauce, salt,oregano and basil.
7
Heat to boiling over medium heat breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon.
8
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
9
Meanwhile preheat oven to 400.
10
Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat.
11
Add pasta; cook 2 minutes less than cooking time recommended on label.
12
Drain well.
13
Combine vegetables with pasta.
14
Pour into 9 x 13 greased pan. Spread mozzarellacubes on top.
15
Bake 30 minutes.
16
Before serving sprinkle romano cheese on top.

735

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage links or 1 1/2 lbs hot Italian sausage links, cut crosswise into one inch chunks, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 large bell peppers, cut into 1/4 inch pieces, 1 large onion, cut croswise and then cut into 1/4 inch slices, and more.

Yes, Perfect Potluck Dish Sausage And Pepper 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!