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    Home » Entrees » Spicy Italian Sausage Baked Ziti

    Spicy Italian Sausage Baked Ziti

    Published: Jul 23, 2017 · Modified: Jan 25, 2021 by Wendie · 15 Comments

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    Baked ziti is a classic comfort dish that's easy and delicious! A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

    Spicy Italian Sausage Baked Ziti



    This Spicy Italian Sausage Baked Ziti totally hits the spot! Tender pasta smothered in sauce with my special cheese blend that will satisfy even the pickiest eater. If you looking for a little more kick try my Chicken and Sausage Pasta.

    Spicy Italian Sausage Baked Ziti

    One of the great things about this baked ziti is it can be made ahead of time and then just pop in the oven for a delicious weeknight meal. Add a salad and some garlic bread and you're all set! Except for dessert of course....but I totally got that covered too. My Rich and Creamy New York Cheesecake will rock your world!

    Spicy Italian Sausage Baked Ziti

    Just drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture on the pasta and it will melt into cheesy deliciousness. I've never been a huge fan of Ricotta, and I can't really put my finger on why I think it's the gritty texture.  This cheese mixture is amazing! Not gonna lie I do lick the bowl when I'm done, none goes to waste.

    Spicy Italian Sausage Baked Ziti

    We like our pasta dishes a little saucier, but if you like it on the dryer side feel free to cut back on that sauce.

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    Spicy Italian Sausage Baked Ziti

    Spicy Italian Sausage Baked Ziti

    Wendie
    Tender pasta, smothered in sauce with my special cheese blend that will satisfy even the pickiest eater.
    4.47 from 67 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Entrees
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8
    Calories 486 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 oz dry ziti pasta
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 lb Hot Italian Sausage
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 2-3 jars marinara/spaghetti sauce 24 ounces each (see notes)
    • 1 cup cottage cheese
    • 1 8 ounce pkg cream cheese at room temperature
    • 3 cups mozzarella
    • Fresh Parmesan cheese
    • Fresh basil

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Cook pasta 2 minutes under al dente according to package directions, drain and set aside.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet add onions and saute 2-3 minutes, add sausage and cook stirring occasionally, until cooked through about 12 minutes. Drain fat and add in garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes. Add in sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
    • In a medium bowl add cottage cheese, cream cheese, and 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil and mix until combined.
    • Add meat mixture to pasta and mix until combined. In a 9x13 baking dish pour half the pasta mixture into the baking dish. Add small scoops of the cheese mixture on the pasta. Then add the rest of the pasta. Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese
    • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until bubbly
    • Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil

    Notes

    We like our pasta dishes a little saucier, if you prefer your pasta a little dryer only use 2 jars of pasta sauce.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6ServingsCalories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 753mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
    Keyword pasta, ziti
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    1. Lynda Leonard

      February 15, 2022 at 10:45 pm

      Can this be made with ricotta in place of cottage cheese?

    2. Wendie

      January 25, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      Yes really! I also note in the notes and above in the blog post about cutting back the sauce if you like your pasta a little dryer.

    3. Shane

      January 25, 2021 at 2:12 am

      Three jars of marinara? Really?

    4. Wendie

      January 04, 2021 at 4:28 am

      Yay Cheryl! So happy your family loved it 🙂

    5. Cheryl Ferrigno

      January 03, 2021 at 11:56 pm

      5 stars
      Total hit with my family! Will suggest to family and friends

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