DELICIOUS BAKED ZITI!

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My mom's recipe, it is LOVED by all! You can also add browned hamburger to the sauce to make it meatier!

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box ziti pasta
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 can mushroom
1 1/2 jars pasta sauce
4 hot Italian sausages or 4 mild Italian sausages, cooked and sliced

Steps:

  • Simmer the pasta sauce and sausage in a small saucepan on the lowest heat possible for simmering.
  • In the meantime, cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, whip together ricotta, mushroom, egg, and parsley in a medium bowl.
  • When pasta is done, drain.
  • In a 9 by 9-ish deep casserole, spread about 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce/sausage mixture.
  • Layer on half of the ziti.
  • Put about 5 or 6 evenly spaced spoonfulls of ricotta on top of the ziti.
  • put on half remaining sauce.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of the mozzarella on the sauce.
  • Layer on remaining ziti.
  • Put remaining ricotta on as directed above.
  • Put on the rest of the sauce, and top off with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake at 375 for 30-40 minutes, or until cheese is browned and casserole is heated through.
  • Let stand a few minutes before serving, if you can!

Ferdowsy islam sumaiya Sumaiya
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I've never made baked ziti before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great.


MURSHAD NASIR 131
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This baked ziti recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta and sauce.


Meeiru Shahani
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This baked ziti recipe is a bit bland. I would have liked it to be more flavorful.


HAMAD
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I would give this baked ziti recipe 5 stars, but the sauce was a little too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less red pepper flakes.


Karen Tate
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This baked ziti recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cheesy pasta and sauce, and they don't even notice the vegetables.


RUBEL ahmed Sivnogor
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I've tried several baked ziti recipes, and this one is by far the best. The sauce is amazing, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Terrell Timmerman
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This baked ziti recipe is easy to follow and always turns out delicious. I love that it's a one-pot dish, so there's less cleanup.


Leanne Keay
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I'm not a huge fan of baked ziti, but this recipe changed my mind. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Maggie Waldowska
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This baked ziti recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta and sauce. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.


Yassin Mesbah
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I made this baked ziti for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Azizastirs Jamila Thurman
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The baked ziti is cheesy, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests.


M N
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The sauce for this baked ziti was too thin for my taste. I would have liked it to be thicker and more flavorful.


sHaRo studios
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my baked ziti turned out dry and bland. I think I'll add more sauce next time.


Jealous Eyes
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This baked ziti recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


Ethan Mobbs
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pasta was cooked al dente, the sauce was flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rosa Tellez
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I love that it's so versatile - you can add any type of vegetables or meat that you like.


Subhash Gurung
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I've made this baked ziti recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The instructions are easy to follow, and the dish always turns out delicious.


Mexicana Dolla
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This baked ziti recipe was a hit with my family! The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of ricotta cheese, which gave the dish a creamy texture.