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Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage

Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage a cheesy pasta dish made with Italian sausage, lots of cheese and ziti, something that the whole family will love.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Dawn

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce ziti
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage
  • 1/2 cup onions chopped
  • 1/2 large green pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 29 ounces tomato sauce
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup cottage cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet add the Italian sausage, onions, green pepper, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the sausage is browned and onions, peppers, and garlic are tender.
  • While the sausage is being prepared, cook the ziti following the instructions on the box. Cook a minute or two less than the package states, so it is al dente.
  • Once the sausage is browned stir in the spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes. Add the cottage cheese,  1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and mix until well combined.
  • Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • Spread 1/3 of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with half of the noodles. Top the noodles with another 1/3 meat sauce, and repeat one more time. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve.

Notes

  1. Cook the pasta a minute or two less than what the direction on the box says.
  2. Use a large skillet to brown the sausage and vegetables, so you have room to add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
  3. To reheat you can heat it in the microwave to the desired temperature or in a preheated 325-degree F oven. Cover when reheating. 
  4. This can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with brands of ingredients used.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.9g | Protein: 25.2g | Fat: 18.6g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1106mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 3.8g | Sugar: 7.1g | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg