Baked Ziti With Johnsonville Italian Sausage
Serves: 3
Leila Emmerich
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
56
Spice
54
Sweetness
47
Sourness
43
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Prep time (avg)
5.4
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 tbsps
Olive Oil (divided)340 g
Ziti Pasta1 medium
Onion (chopped)3 cloves
Garlic (minced)1 cup
Red Wine1 cup
Basil (chopped fresh)2.5 cups
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (divided)1 cup
Shredded Parmesan CheeseDirections:
1
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat
2
Add sausage, crumble and cook until no longer pink and lightly browned
3
Drain and transfer into a large mixing bowl
4
Meanwhile prepare ziti according to package directions
5
Drain and rinse with cold water, cover and set aside
6
Using the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat
7
Add eggplant and cook until tender and lightly browned
8
Transfer to bowl with sausage
9
Using the same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat
10
Add onion and garlic, sauté until tender
11
Pour wine into skillet, increase heat to medium-high and continue to stir until most of the liquid has evaporated
12
Add tomatoes and reduce heat to medium
13
Simmer for 10 minutes
14
To the bowl with the sausage mixture, add cooked pasta, basil, olives, 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, salt and pepper
15
Stir to combine ingredients
16
Transfer mixture to a greased 3-quart baking dish
17
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
18
Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes
19
Uncover and bake for 5 minutes longer, or until lightly browned
20
Let stand 5 minutes before serving