One Pot Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage Recipe
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 476cal
This One Pot Baked Ziti combines turkey sausage, pasta, spinach, and loads of cheese for a hearty, easy dinner with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy nights!
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Ingredients
- 4 links Italian sausage
- ½ medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1½ teaspoon oregano
- 1½ teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 4 cups Penne or Ziti pasta (330 grams)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Remove sausage from casings. Add sausage and onion to a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until onion has softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, salt and red pepper flakes and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, broth and spinach and stir until combined. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pasta. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook stirring often, until pasta is tender, about 12-15 minutes (smaller pasta will take less time). Taste and adjust seasonings to taste, adding sugar if desired.
- Top with cheese, cover and let sit until cheese is melted. Serve.
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Notes
*If using turkey or chicken sausage, add one tablespoon oil to the pan before adding the sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 476cal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 928mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g