Baked Ziti

easy + Amazing

This easy, from-scratch spin on Baked Ziti is comforting, filling, and just oozing with cheesy goodness!

Ingredients

• Italian sausage • extra-virgin olive oil • garlic • diced tomatoes in puree • tomato sauce • dried basil • dried oregano • dried thyme • garlic powder • sugar • salt + pepper • crushed red pepper flakes • ziti pasta • ricotta cheese • mozzarella (grated + fresh) • Parmesan

"This was soooooo good easy to make. I divided it between two dishes and froze one for later. We already can't wait to eat it!"

-Kyla

Cook the Italian sausage and garlic until browned.

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Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, herbs, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Boil ziti in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.

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Stir the cooked ziti into the marinara sauce. Mix in ricotta cheese and grated mozzarella

Pour pasta into a large baking dish. Top with sliced fresh mozzarella and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes.

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Serve hot and enjoy!

Let's make it!

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