Best Ziti Ever

Name: Best Ziti Ever
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta; 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed; 2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce; 1.5 teaspoons dried basil, divided; 12 ounces ricotta cheese; 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided; 1 dash salt and pepper; 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded

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

Recipe by Dawn

60

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

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

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 (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
Vitamin C 4mg	19%
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.