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One Pan Baked Ziti

Name: One Pan Baked Ziti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 pound ground Italian sausage (Source: 1 pound ground Italian sausage); 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes (Source: 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes); 8 ounces tomato sauce (Source: 8 ounces tomato sauce); 6 cloves garlic (, minced) (Source: 5-6 cloves garlic (, minced); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (Source: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes); 1 Tablespoon dried basil ((or 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves added at the end)) (Source: 1 Tablespoon dried basil ((or 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves added at the end))); 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano (Source: 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano); 3 cups water (Source: 3 cups water); 12 ounces ziti pasta ((or similar pasta)) (Source: 12 ounces ziti pasta ((or similar pasta))); 1/2 cup half and half ((or heavy cream)) (Source: 1/2 cup half and half ((or heavy cream))); 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (Source: 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese); As Needed black pepper (Source seasoning: freshly ground black pepper); 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (Source: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese); As Needed Salt (Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.)

One Pan Baked Ziti is made with ziti pasta, ground Italian sausage, and can diced tomatoes.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 40 min
Original yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 14 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseAmericanPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

2. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

3. Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

Get to know the ingredients

ground Italian sausage

In the method: Add sausage and cook, crumbling into small pieces, until browned, about 3-5 minutes.

can diced tomatoes

In the method: Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil and oregano.

tomato sauce

In the method: Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil and oregano.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Enjoy!

A little more help as you go

Prepare for the next step

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Prepare the finishing addition

Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.

Prepare the pan

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven and skillet. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cheese has melted and browned, about 5 minutes.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Additional recipe notes

Make Ahead Instructions: Follow the directions of making the sauce, up to step 4. Don’t add and cook the noodles, yet. Continue with step 4 just before you want to serve the homemade baked ziti. Freezing Instructions: Prepare the recipe up until the baking step. Cover with a double layer of aluminum foil sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or, bake from frozen, covered in foil for 1 hour and 15 minutes, and uncover and bake 20-30 minutes longer, or until bubbly and warmed through.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: tastesbetterfromscratch.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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