fresh chopped parsley for dried parsley, or garnish(optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Cook the ziti noodles per the directions on the box, drain well, and set aside.
While the ziti noodles cook, brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break it up into crumbles and cook until there is no pink left, about 10 minutes.
Drain any excess grease off of the sausage if needed. Stir in the pasta sauce and parmesan cheese.
Add the ziti pasta to the pan and coat in the sauce. Take off the heat.
Add half of the ziti mixture to the baking dish. Spread the ricotta on top and add half of the mozzarella.
Add the remaining ziti mixture and top with the remaining mozzarella.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese starts to brown and it is bubbly along the edges.
Garnish with fresh parsley for garnish if using, and serve immediately.
Notes
Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
NOTE: I set the number of servings to 4 since this recipe can make 2 large servings or 4 smaller ones.