BEST ZITI EVER

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

Provided by Dawn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 75.2 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1617.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

Safal gaha Mgr kanxa
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This ziti recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Talib Hussain Dahri
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I made this ziti recipe for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


md nuralislam
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This ziti recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Fuad Mijed
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I've made this ziti recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


truck master
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This ziti recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Sahil Gupta
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I love that this ziti recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Wanda Hollins
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This ziti recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


FEARLESS GAMING
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I made this ziti recipe for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Jesse Wageche
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This ziti recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef.


Waheed Ur Reman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the ziti turned out perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Zingce Soko
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The ziti was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Lala Iqbal
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This ziti recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices to give it some flavor.


Shiffon Walker
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This ziti recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use different types of cheese and vegetables to make it my own.


embo
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I made this ziti recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was especially good.


OMARO STODDART
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This ziti recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ludylyn White
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The ziti came out perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mian Saim
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This ziti recipe was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.