12 Jul

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Quick & Tasty Baked Ziti

July 12, 2017

Craving comfort food but short on time and energy? This quick cheesy baked ziti will have everyone around the table in no time.

12 ounces Golden Grain® Ridged Ziti or Ziti

1 pound bulk Italian sausage

1 (24-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

1Preheat oven to 375° F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well; return to pot and set aside.

3While pasta is cooking, in a medium skillet over medium heat, add Italian sausage and cook until browned, stirring frequently. Drain excess fat.

4Add Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, and Parmesan cheese to cooked pasta; stir well.

5Gently stir 1 cup mozzarella cheese into pasta mixture, and transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top.

6Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and cheese is melted.

Cook’s Tips:

Substitute seasoned ground turkey for the Italian sausage.

Replace mixed-in mozzarella cheese by mixing one beaten egg with 1 cup ricotta cheese and add to recipe; continue recipe as instructed.

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