Ingredients

• Ziti pasta - 1 pound
• Italian sausage - 1 pound
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1, chopped
• Garlic cloves - 2, minced
• Crushed tomatoes - 28 ounces
• Tomato sauce - 15 ounces
• Dried basil - 1 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Ricotta cheese - 15 ounces
• Mozzarella cheese - 2 cups, shredded
• Parmesan cheese - ½ cup, grated
• Fresh parsley - for garnish, chopped

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2.

   Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

3. 3.

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned.

4. 4.

   Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until the onion is translucent.

5. 5.

   Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

6. 6.

   In a large baking dish, spread a layer of the sauce, followed by half of the cooked ziti.

7. 7.

   Spoon dollops of ricotta cheese over the pasta.

8. 8.

   Add another layer of sauce, then the remaining ziti, and more sauce on top.

9. 9.

   Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.

10. 10.

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

11. 11.

    Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutritional Facts