Skillet-Baked Ziti With Sausage Recipe

Name: Skillet-Baked Ziti With Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage or 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; salt; pepper; 3 cups water; 12 ounces ziti pasta (3 3/4 c.); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 c.); 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)

Servings: persons

1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
1 lb sweet Italian sausage or 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt
pepper
3 cups water
12 ounces ziti pasta (3 3/4 c.)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 c.)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup)

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position; preheat oven to 475u00b0.
2
Pulse tomatoes in food processor until coarsely ground and no large pieces remain, about 12 pulses.
3
Cook sausage in 12-inch ovensafe nonstick skillet over med-high heat, breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
4
Stir in garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Stir in processed tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6
Decrease heat to med-low and simmer gently until tomatoes no longer taste raw, about 10 minutes.
7
Stir in water and pasta.
8
Cover and increase heat to med-high, and cook at vigorous simmer, stirring often, until pasta is tender, 15-18 minutes.
9
Stir in cream, Parmesan, and basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
10
Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over top.
11
Transfer skillet to oven and bake until cheese is melted and browned, 10-15 minutes; serve.

759

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (28 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, 1 lb sweet Italian sausage or 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Skillet-Baked Ziti With Sausage 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.

Skillet-Baked Ziti With Sausage

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