The Best Baked Ziti
This cheesy baked ziti comes together with tender pasta, flavorful sausage, herb-rich marinara, and a glorious golden crust. Perfect comfort in every bite.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 baking dish greased
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz Hot Italian sausage
- 12 oz Sweet Italian sausage
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion diced
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 48 oz Marinara sauce two 24oz jars
- 2 cups Water
- 16 oz Ziti pasta
- 1.5 cups Whole-milk ricotta
- 8 oz Mozzarella cubed
- 1 cup Grated Pecorino Romano
- 1 teaspoon Flat-leaf parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil for greasing dish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brown hot and sweet Italian sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Drain fat, add olive oil and diced onion. Cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add oregano, thyme, and rosemary. Cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add marinara sauce and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook ziti in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix cooked pasta into sauce until well coated.
- In greased baking dish, layer half the pasta, half the cheeses. Repeat with remaining pasta and cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Freeze leftovers in individual servings for easy meals later. Reheat gently covered with a splash of water to keep it moist.