Best Ziti Ever

Italian

Best Ziti Ever

Best Ziti Ever
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    1.4K

Indulge in layers of perfectly cooked ziti, savory Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella, all bathed in a rich tomato sauce and baked to golden, bubbly perfection. This is comfort food elevated.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    71 g
  • Cholesterol
    75 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    37 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    1618 mg
  • Sugar
    18 g
  • Fat
    29 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large saucepan, heat marinara with 1 teaspoon basil until bubbling. (5 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. (3 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Spread bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with sauce. Layer 1/2 of the ziti, 1/2, the sausage, 1/2 of the ricotta, and 1/2 the mozzarella. Spoon half of the sauce over top. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 teaspoons basil and Italian seasoning. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. (45 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking.
Ensure the ricotta cheese is well-drained to prevent a watery final dish.
If you prefer a spicier dish, use hot Italian sausage.

Kasey Mills

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 482 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Agustin Johnston

    May 1, 2025

    I added some chopped vegetables (onions, peppers) to the sausage while cooking for added nutrients and flavor. Delicious!

  • Jeanette Rippin

    Oct 20, 2023

    This recipe is a family favorite! I've made it several times, and it always comes out perfectly.

  • Reagan Wisozkbraun

    Sep 23, 2022

    Easy to follow and super tasty. My kids devoured it!

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