Baked Ziti with Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 24 oz marinara sauce
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through. Drain excess fat.

4. 4

   Add the marinara sauce to the skillet with the sausage and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the ricotta cheese until combined.

5. 5

   Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture. Pour half into a 9x13 inch baking dish.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Top with the remaining pasta mixture and the remaining cheeses.

7. 7

   Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.