Simple Sausage Baked Ziti Only 5 Ingredients
Satisfy your craving for comfort food with this Simple Sausage Baked Ziti, made with just 5 ingredients for a quick and hassle-free dinner you'll love. Featuring tender ziti pasta layered with savory Italian sausage, rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella cheese, this recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this hearty baked pasta dish comes together in just 10 minutes of prep and bakes to golden perfection in under 40 minutes. With easy-to-find ingredients and family-friendly appeal, this one-pan meal is both delicious and practical—ideal for feeding a hungry crowd or enjoying leftovers throughout the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (ground or sausage links, casings removed)
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
Add the marinara sauce to the cooked sausage in the skillet and stir to combine. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta with the sausage and marinara sauce mixture. Stir until well coated.
Spoon half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread the ricotta cheese evenly over the layer of pasta. Top with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Add the remaining pasta mixture on top, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the baked ziti from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your simple and hearty dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.3 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.4 g | 437% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 629 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 6322 mg | 275% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 393.5 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.7 g | ||
| Protein | 210.8 g | 422% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2850 mg | 219% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 1173 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
