Best Baked Ziti Casserole

Health score
6%
Best Baked Ziti Casserole
60 min.
6
541kcal

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Are you ready to indulge in a comforting and delicious dish that will please the whole family? Look no further than this Best Baked Ziti Casserole! With its rich flavors and creamy textures, this recipe is a perfect blend of hearty ingredients that come together to create a satisfying meal. Whether you're serving it as a main course for lunch or as a side dish for dinner, this baked ziti is sure to impress.

Imagine the aroma of Italian sausage sizzling in the pan, mingling with the savory tomato soup and perfectly cooked ziti pasta. Topped with a luscious layer of ricotta and mozzarella cheese, this casserole is baked to perfection, resulting in a bubbly, golden crust that beckons you to dig in. Each bite is a delightful combination of flavors, with the creamy cheese complementing the robust sausage and tangy tomato sauce.

Not only is this dish delicious, but it’s also easy to prepare, making it a fantastic option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends. In just 60 minutes, you can have a hearty meal ready to serve, and with only 541 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a slice of this mouthwatering baked ziti casserole that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • oz ziti uncooked
  • lb sausage meat italian
  • 18.5 oz available by request from butcher with parmesan canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cup ricotta cheese 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  •  eggs 
  • oz mozzarella cheese shredded
  • leaves basil fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  3. Add soup, pepper and cooked pasta; stir well.
  4. In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg.
  5. Spoon pasta mixture into ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon ricotta cheese mixture on top; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.
  6. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, removing foil last 10 minutes of bake time, until cheese melts and mixture is hot and bubbly.
  7. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories541kcal
Protein20.05%
Fat56.09%
Carbs23.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.67
Glycemic Load
8.97
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
14.260000029336%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:540.82kcal
27.04%
Fat:33.35g
51.3%
Saturated Fat:13.87g
86.7%
Carbohydrates:31.93g
10.64%
Net Carbohydrates:30.3g
11.02%
Sugar:2.5g
2.78%
Cholesterol:124.84mg
41.61%
Sodium:1008.41mg
43.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.83g
53.65%
Selenium:30.84µg
44.05%
Phosphorus:328.97mg
32.9%
Calcium:306.02mg
30.6%
Zinc:3.35mg
22.32%
Vitamin B12:1.34µg
22.26%
Potassium:750.68mg
21.45%
Vitamin B3:4.11mg
20.55%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.14%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.58%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.63%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.45%
Vitamin A:589.62IU
11.79%
Magnesium:36.47mg
9.12%
Iron:1.61mg
8.92%
Vitamin D:1.31µg
8.72%
Vitamin B5:0.87mg
8.71%
Copper:0.15mg
7.55%
Fiber:1.63g
6.52%
Folate:15.91µg
3.98%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.37%
Vitamin K:1.8µg
1.71%