BEST ZITI EVER

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Ziti is layered with sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce, then baked until bubbling.

Provided by Dawn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil, divided
12 ounces ricotta cheese
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 dash salt and pepper
1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat marinara with 1 teaspoon basil until bubbling. In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  • Spread bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with sauce. Layer 1/2 of the ziti, 1/2, the sausage, 1/2 of the ricotta, and 1/2 the mozzarella. Spoon half of the sauce over top. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 teaspoons basil and Italian seasoning.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 75.2 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1617.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

Agbede Bamikole
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This was a great recipe! I'll definitely be making it again.


Buddhi Kc
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a family favorite.


Rithik Shah
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This is my go-to recipe for ziti. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Qasim Khawaja
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Jeff Koko
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Korbyn Walsh
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The sauce was a little bland for my taste, but I added some extra garlic and it was perfect.


Bishnu Bagale
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This was my first time making ziti and it was so easy! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Ara ara
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I had some trouble finding ricotta cheese, but I used cottage cheese instead and it turned out great.


Sophiya Shrestha
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The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but otherwise this was a great recipe.


Abbas Abasin
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


ifraj ifraj
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I made this for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


KMB Vlogs
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This was the best ziti I have ever had! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.