Baked Ziti with Sausage

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the marinara sauce to the skillet with the onions and stir to combine. Return the sausage to the skillet and mix well.

6. 6

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta with the sausage and marinara sauce mixture. Stir until the pasta is well coated.

7. 7

   Transfer half of the pasta mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta.

8. 8

   Add the remaining pasta mixture to the baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

11. 11

    Let the baked ziti cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!