Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 1 lb Italian sausage
• 4 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook ziti according to package, drain.

2. 2

   Brown Italian sausage, breaking into crumbles. Drain fat.

3. 3

   Mix sausage with marinara sauce.

4. 4

   In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg, half the mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

5. 5

   Spread 1 cup meat sauce in a 9x13 baking dish.

6. 6

   Layer half the pasta, half the ricotta mixture, and half the remaining meat sauce.

7. 7

   Repeat layers. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan.

8. 8

   Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove foil and bake 15-20 more minutes until bubbly.

10. 10

    Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.