Best Ziti Ever Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Best Ziti Ever Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta

1 pound mild Italian sausage

casings removed

2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

1 ½ teaspoons dried basil

divided

12 ounces ricotta cheese

1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

divided

1 dash salt and pepper

1 pound mozzarella cheese

shredded

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 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.

Step 2

Place sausage in a large deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain crumble and set aside. In a large saucepan heat marinara with 1 teaspoon basil until bubbling. In a medium bowl mix together ricotta 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning salt and pepper.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Best Ziti Ever Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 695.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 36.6g 73%

Carbohydrates: 71.3g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 6.4g 26%

Sugars: 17.5g

Fat: 28.5g 44%

Saturated Fat: 12.9g 65%

Cholesterol: 75.2mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 1272.3IU 25%

Niacin Equivalents: 18.9mg 145%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 3.7mg 6%

Folate: 170.4mcg 43%

Calcium: 626.6mg 63%

Iron: 4.2mg 23%

Magnesium: 93.7mg 34%

Potassium: 890.9mg 25%

Sodium: 1617.5mg 65%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 256.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.