Baked Ziti is a classic baked pasta dish. It's basically some kind of tomato or meat sauce baked in a dish with some kind of cheese and, of course, ziti pasta, though you can really use any kind of pasta you want.
Ingredients
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1 lb sweet Italian sausage
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1 lb ziti pasta
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1 tsp olive oil
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 can diced tomatoes
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2 cups ricotta cheese
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1 egg
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
comfort food
pasta
baked
Italian-American
Main Course
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- short description
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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions
In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned
Add the garlic and tomatoes, and simmer for about 10 minutes
In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, egg, salt, and pepper
Combine the pasta, sausage mixture, and ricotta mixture in a large baking dish
Top with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses
Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes
- detailed description
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Preheat your oven to 350°F
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes
In a large skillet, brown onion and sausage over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes, and simmer 15 minutes
In a large bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper
Drain pasta, and mix it into the skillet with the sausage mixture. Stir in the ricotta cheese mixture, and mix lightly. Spoon this mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheeses are melted
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