Baked ziti homemade sauce

This baked ziti recipe is an Italian American favorite that has pasta and Italian sausage in tomato sauce along with three kinds of cheese!

If you follow our steps, you will have a perfectly cooked baked ziti. The noodles will not be over or undercooked, dried out or lack flavor. This will be the only baked ziti recipe you make again!

This easy Baked Ziti recipe features tender pasta, a delicious meat sauce, and creamy cheese layers in this family favorite recipe.

This easy recipe for Meatless Baked Ziti is made with a few simple ingredients but is super flavorful. It will become a family favorite!

Million Dollar Baked Ziti is a delightfully creamy and cheesy pasta dish that’s filled and topped with a luscious blend of cheeses and sauce. It’s not heavy or overly rich either. I think it’s a perfect comforting meal for any occasion, and if you’re not a fan of ricotta, feel free to substitute with cottage cheese. It will still be undeniably delicious! If you’re looking for a hearty & cheesy dish that’s not overly complicated, you’ve come to the right place. When you make ziti pasta and…

This easy baked ziti recipe is a comforting Italian-American dish made with ziti pasta, marinara, cheese and beef then baked until bubbly. It’s a simple and satisfying crowd-pleaser!

Difficulty Level: EasyTotal Time: 1 hourServing Size: 3-4 servingsIngredients: Vodka Sauce: • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil • 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 1/4 cup vodka • 1 28 oz. can crushed San Marzano tomatoes • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1/4 tsp. sugar • 1 sprig basil • 1/2 pint heavy cream Baked Ziti: • 3/4 lb. rigatoni or ziti pasta • 1 cup whole milk ricotta • 1/2 cup whole milk mozzarella, shredded • 1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated • 1/2 tsp. salt •

Baked Ziti with Ricotta & Sausage is the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly al dente pasta, rich, creamy ricotta cheese, savory sausage, and a flavorful red sauce, all under a blanket of melted mozzarella. It just screams Sunday supper! Be sure to stick the baked ziti under the broiler just before serving to ensure golden brown bits in every slice. Make-ahead and freezer-friendly.

I recall the first time I tasted Maggiano’s Little Italy Taylor Street Baked Ziti. It was love at first bite. The robust Pomodoro sauce wrapped around al dente pasta, with mild Italian sausage and melted cheeses, was a sensory delight.