QUICK AND EASY BAKED ZITI

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This is a quick dish I like to make when I need to get dinner on the table in a hurry. If you like a zestier ziti, use a hot Italian sausage. Note: cooking/prep time does not include time for cooking pasta.

Provided by Bayhill

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb mild Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce with mushrooms
1 (12 ounce) package ziti pasta or 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta, cooked and drained according to package directions
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 9x13" baking dish; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onions, green pepper, and garlic over medium heat until sausage is browned; drain fat.
  • Add pasta sauce and cook until mixture is hot, stirring occasionally. Add pasta to the sauce mixture and mix well. Stir in 1 cup of the Mozzarella cheese, mixing until well combined.
  • Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup Mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Adrian Estrada
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This dish was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect.


Veronica Perez-Montgomery
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


olaifa hammed ojo
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would use less chili powder next time.


tondola Son
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Ashanti Anglin
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This dish was delicious! I will definitely be making this again.


keith kingsfield
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Ratna Akter
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would use less cheese next time.


R3TRO Midnight
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.


Md Shepon Ahamed
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This dish was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors.


khanzada Khanzada
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I would recommend it to experienced cooks only.


Temitope Adewale
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The sauce was too thin. I would add more tomato paste next time.


Colin Ferenzi
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


KingDavis gh
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I substituted ground turkey for the beef and it was still delicious. This is a great recipe for a healthy weeknight meal.


Temesgen Love
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajid Rajput
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rapp3r Nova
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This dish was delicious! The combination of cheese, pasta, and sauce was perfect.


Gaming hydra
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a quick and easy meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight.


Md Saddim
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This baked ziti was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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