Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Pork
Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package Ziti pasta
1 pound Mild Italian sausage, casings removed
2 (24 ounce) jars Marinara sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Dried basil, divided
12 ounces Ricotta cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1 Dash salt and pepper
1 pound Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Preparation
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2) Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat marinara with 1 teaspoon basil until bubbling. In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
3) Spread bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with sauce. Layer 1/2 of the ziti, 1/2, the sausage, 1/2 of the ricotta, and 1/2 the mozzarella. Spoon half of the sauce over top. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 teaspoons basil and Italian seasoning.
4) Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
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