Delicious Baked Ziti with Spicy Sausage

This flavorful baked ziti with spicy sausage will satisfy all your comfort food cravings. The combination of zesty sausage, creamy cheese, and hearty pasta makes for a hearty and delicious meal that your family will love.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ziti pasta
• 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
3. In a skillet, cook the sausage until browned and crumbled.
4. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, sausage, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and basil.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil.
7. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
8. Garnish with additional basil before serving.

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