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A big pan of Baked Ziti filled with pasta, cheese, sausage, and marinara sauce just might be the best dinner ever, especially when garlic bread is served on the side. This baked pasta is a family favorite!

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain well and drizzle pasta with olive oil. Stir, so it doesn’t stick together.

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In a large pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook. Discard the excess fat and set it aside.

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In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and pepper.

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Add the ricotta mixture to the pasta. Add the marinara sauce, cooked sausage, and stir until combined, stirring gently.

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Pour the pasta into the prepared pan and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

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Bake until the cheese is golden brown and the pasta is bubbly.

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ENJOY!

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A big pan of Baked Ziti filled with pasta, cheese, sausage, and marinara sauce just might be the best dinner ever, especially when garlic bread is served on the side. This baked pasta is a family favorite!

A big pan of Baked Ziti filled with pasta, cheese, sausage, and marinara sauce just might be the best dinner ever, especially when garlic bread is served on the side. This baked pasta is a family favorite!

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain well and drizzle pasta with olive oil. Stir, so it doesn’t stick together.

In a large pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook. Discard the excess fat and set it aside.

In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the ricotta mixture to the pasta. Add the marinara sauce, cooked sausage, and stir until combined, stirring gently.

Pour the pasta into the prepared pan and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Bake until the cheese is golden brown and the pasta is bubbly.

ENJOY!

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