Cheater Baked Ziti

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Baked ziti without the ricotta cheese. I made this one night out of what I had available, and the family thought it was fantastic!

Submitted by Chevy Brodersen
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta

  • 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar Alfredo sauce

  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the ziti, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, about 12 minutes. Drain well.

  3. While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the sausage. Cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the pasta, spaghetti sauce, and Alfredo sauce. Transfer the mixture into a large baking dish, and top with the Italian cheese blend.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbly and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

113 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

644 Calories
36g Fat
55g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 644
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 15g 76%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 1372mg 60%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 241mg 19%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 443mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.