THREE-CHEESE BAKED ZITI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
This version of baked ziti omits the usual ricotta cheese (or its substitutes) and adds Italian sausage, with very satisfying results!
Provided by Doug in Manhattan
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 4-quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick spray. Combine mozzarella and Italian blend cheeses in a bowl and place in the refrigerator.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- At the same time, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and break up into morsels. Sprinkle baking soda onto sausage, then add onion and garlic. Cook and stir, continuing to break up any clumps as it cooks, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour off and discard any grease.
- Add pasta sauce, olives, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, anchovy paste, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add up to 3 tablespoons more oil if desired, and continue stirring until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring regularly, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in ziti.
- Spread 1/2 of the sauced ziti into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle 1/2 of the shredded cheese mixture evenly on top. Spoon or ladle the rest of the ziti evenly on top without disturbing the layers underneath; it's okay to have some ziti partially exposed as they will brown handsomely and deliciously as they bake. Sprinkle remaining shredded cheese mixture on top and sprinkle Parmesan across the surface.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1144.9 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
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Cody Hemmins
[email protected]Overall, I wasn't impressed with this recipe.
Robert Kolsin
[email protected]The Italian sausage was a bit greasy.
John Assabir
[email protected]The cheese sauce was a bit too heavy.
Gyanendra Thapa magar
[email protected]This dish was a little too rich for my taste.
Nurul Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Italian sausage, but I still enjoyed this dish.
Owen Tattersall
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta.
Manoj Singh
[email protected]This dish is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
Marce Torres
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
rieni
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful.
Kamrul Islam
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for baked ziti. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mohsin rj
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Zoe Malcom
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family!
Nicholas Owusu
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful. The Italian sausage adds a nice touch of spice. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This dish was a little too rich for my taste. The cheese sauce was very heavy, and the Italian sausage was a bit greasy. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I had used a different type of cheese and a leaner sausage.
St Lakshitha
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. The Italian sausage added a nice touch of spice. I will definitely be making this again.
Dilukshi Harshani
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Italian sausage, but I still enjoyed this dish. The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a different type of sausage.
tani jdasn
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow, and the results are delicious. The pasta is perfectly cooked, and the cheese sauce is creamy and flavorful. The Italian sausage adds a nice touch of spice. I will definitely be making this again.