Baked Ziti
Devashish
This classic Baked Ziti recipe delivers comfort food perfection in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners. Each hearty serving packs 27g of protein and brings together al dente pasta, rich sauce, and melted cheese in one satisfying casserole.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Casserole
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 584 kcal
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes canned
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 5-6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon dried basil or ½ cup fresh basil leaves added at the end
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- 3 cups water
- 12 ounces ziti pasta or similar pasta
- 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Heat a large 12-inch or bigger oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, crumbling into small pieces, until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil and oregano. Stir well. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes.
Add the water and dry pasta. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until noodles are tender.
Stir in the half and half, and parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and browned, about 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Calories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 27gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 954mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 603IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 261mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cheese, marinara, pasta