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Million Dollar Baked Ziti Recipe That Will Wow Your Guests

Million Dollar Baked Ziti Recipe
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Discover the deliciousness of our Million Dollar Baked Ziti Recipe. Perfect for impressing your guests!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the ziti according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add marinara sauce to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 cups of mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  6. In a large baking dish, layer half of the ziti, half of the ricotta mixture, and half of the sauce. Repeat the layers.
  7. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • Let the baked ziti cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Perfect for make-ahead meals; just bake it before serving.

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