The Best Easy Baked Ziti Recipe
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a high-sided 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Cook the ziti pasta according to its package directions.

  3. Place a large soup pot, or a large high-side skillet* over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. Add the Italian sausage to the skillet. Break the sausage apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 10-11 minutes, until the sausage is browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off the excess fat if necessary.

  5. Add the ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir until the ricotta is smooth.

  6. Add the pasta sauce to the meat. Stir to combine. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Remove from the heat.

  7. Once the pasta is cooked, drain the water from the cooked pasta and return the pasta to the hot pot. Add the meat sauce to the cooked pasta. Stir until the pasta is completely coated in sauce.

  8. Transfer the pasta to the baking dish**. Spread it into an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with the mozzarella cheese and the parmesan cheese.

  9. Bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥜Nut-free...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m

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