Best Ziti Ever

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

Submitted by Dawn
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

696 Calories
29g Fat
71g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 696
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 1618mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate 71g 26%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 37g 73%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 627mg 48%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 891mg 19%

* 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.