Baked Ziti with Sausage
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook ziti according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet, cook Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Add marinara sauce and garlic powder, then simmer for 5 minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked ziti, sausage mixture, mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses. Mix well.
4. Transfer ziti mixture to a baking dish, then top with additional mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!