Ziti With Italian Sausage Recipe
Italian Sausage, Roasted Red Peppers, Mushrooms and Fresh Basil Tossed in our Signature Tomato Sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Ziti
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Brown the Sausage
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
Add minced garlic, sliced mushrooms, and roasted red peppers to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender.
- 4
Combine Ingredients
Pour the signature tomato sauce into the skillet, stirring to combine. Add the cooked ziti and chopped fresh basil. Mix everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- 5
Season and Serve
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.