Baked Ziti With Sausage Recipe
pomodoro sauce, baked mozzarella, onion, peppers, spinach, pesto
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Cook the Sausage
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- 4
Add Spinach and Sauce
Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Then, add the pomodoro sauce and pesto. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
- 5
Combine with Pasta
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti with the sausage and sauce mixture. Mix well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
- 6
Prepare for Baking
Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Serve
Let the baked ziti cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
