Ziti Sausage Pasta Recipe
Ziti pasta tossed with red sauce, sausage and topped with mozzarella cheese.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Topping
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Ziti
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the ziti pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 2
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
- 3
Add Garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Combine Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine, then bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Combining and Baking
- 5
Mix Pasta with Sauce
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta with the sausage sauce, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
- 6
Transfer to Baking Dish
Pour the ziti mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it evenly.
- 7
Add Cheese Topping
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the ziti.
- 8
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- 9
Serve Hot
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your ziti sausage pasta!
