Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage

5 from 1 vote

This sausage baked ziti is a far healthier version than one you will find in a restaurant, Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage is super flavorful, as well as quick and easy to get on the table!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage, Sausage Baked Ziti

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 425kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

10 ounces dried ziti pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
12 ounces Italian style chicken sausage links , cut into slices
½ medium yellow onion , diced
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
29 ounces tomato puree
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup fresh basil , chopped
4 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until a just before al dente.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat until hot. Add the sausage and cook for about 2 minutes stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, or until lightly browned.
Stir in the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cook for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent. Stir in the tomato puree, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and add to the meat sauce, tossing to coat.
Remove the pasta mixture from the heat and stir in the basil and mozzarella. Transfer to a 12x9 baking dish and sprinkle the top with grated parmesan cheese.
Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake another 10 minutes, until the top is crusty and browned.
Garnish with more basil if desired.

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