Baked Ziti with Ricotta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound ziti pasta, cooked al dente.
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4 links (about 1 pound) cooked Italian sausage, sliced ½-inch thick.
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1 32-ounce jar marinara sauce.
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1 15-ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese.
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8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese.
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¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped.
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¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
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Mix cooked ziti, sausage, and most of marinara sauce in large bowl, saving 1 cup sauce for later.
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Put half the pasta mix in pan. Top with half of ricotta and mozzarella. Add remaining pasta mix, then rest of ricotta, mozzarella, and saved sauce.
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Cook for 20-25 minutes until sauce bubbles and cheese melts. Top with fresh basil and parsley before serving.
# Notes:
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Add parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
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Try spicy Italian sausage for more heat.
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Can add spinach with cheese layer for extra nutrients.