Cheesy Baked Ziti
"This recipe has been passed down through my family. Originally, it was made with homemade marinara sauce, but I just don't have time for that anymore. But if you do, then go for it!!"
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 16 ounces ziti pasta, penne or 16 ounces any short cut pasta
- 1 lb hot Italian sausage
- 8 ounces pepperoni slices, halved
- 28 ounces of your favorite spaghetti sauce (my favorite for this is Ragu tomato mozzerella)
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 2 cups Italian cheese blend
directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bring a pan of water to a boil, add the Italian Sausage and cook 15 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board to cool.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pasta pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and add pasta, cooking per the directions on the box. Drain.
- Slice the sausage in half lengthwise and then again into half-moons.
- Pour the pasta into a 13x9 inch pan and top with the sauce. Add the sausage and pepperoni, stir to combine.
- Sprinkle with the Italian Seasoning and place into oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and meat is heated through.
- Sprinkle cheese on the top and place back into the oven for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Cooking is a passion for me. I grew up in an all Italian family so learning to cook was a rite of passage. Over the years, I've expanded my horizons and now have a pretty expansive collection of dishes I cook. The old Italian comfort foods are still my all time favorite. One of my family's signature dishes is baked ziti with Italian sausage and 5-cheese vodka sauce.
I recently became a mom and I have to say, Rachel Ray's cookbooks have been a God send to me. I no longer have the time to slave away for 3 hours over a hot stove. Her recipes have allowed me to cook the foods I love and still have time for my family. Thanks Rachel!
