Baked Ziti with Sausage (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 pound sweet Italian sausage.
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3 cups marinara sauce.
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1 cup grated Romano cheese, split into two portions.
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1 pound ziti pasta noodles.
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8 ounces diced mozzarella cheese.
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4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese.
# Preparation Steps:
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Set oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch pan. Cook ziti until it's still slightly firm.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove it.
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In a big mixing bowl, combine the sausage, cooked ziti, tomato sauce, half a cup of Romano, and the diced mozzarella.
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Spread the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the rest of the Romano and shredded mozzarella.
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Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Remove foil, turn oven to 375°F, and bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
# Additional Tips:
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You can prepare this a day in advance.
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Freeze for up to 3 months if needed.
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Feeds about 6 to 8 people.