Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
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1 pound mild Italian sausage
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1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
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1 large yellow onion, minced
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1 large egg
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 ½ (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce, divided
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1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend
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1 teaspoon dried basil (Optional)
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in ziti and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
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While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until brown, about 10 minutes. Drain sausage and set aside.
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Stir together ricotta, onion, egg, garlic, and oregano in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in pasta, sausage, salt, pepper, and the half jar of spaghetti sauce; mix well.
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Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with 1/3 of the full jar spaghetti sauce. Layer with 1/2 of the pasta mixture, 1/2 of the remaining spaghetti sauce, and 1/2 of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers once more using remaining pasta, sauce, and cheese. Sprinkle basil over top and cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Uncover; return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
649 | Calories |
27g | Fat |
69g | Carbs |
31g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 649 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 27g | 35% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 62% |
Cholesterol 86mg | 29% |
Sodium 1485mg | 65% |
Total Carbohydrate 69g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber 6g | 21% |
Total Sugars 15g | |
Protein 31g | 61% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
Calcium 418mg | 32% |
Iron 4mg | 22% |
Potassium 812mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.