One Pot Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
This One Pot Baked Ziti is a comforting dish made with Italian sausage, herbs, and pasta, all cooked in one pan for easy cleanup. Enjoy the creamy mozzarella topping and hearty flavors in just 27 minutes!
Equipment
- large saucepan
Ingredients
- 4 links Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1.5 teaspoon oregano
- 1.5 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 4 cups Penne or Ziti pasta (330 grams)
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- Grated Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Begin by taking the sausage out of its casings. In a sizable saucepan, combine the sausage and diced onion, and cook on medium-high heat for approximately 4-5 minutes until the onion is soft.
For the Main Dish:
- Add minced garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes. Let this blend cook another 1-2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Incorporate crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and thawed spinach into the pot. Stir and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Introduce the pasta to the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook while frequently stirring until the pasta reaches a tender consistency, which will take about 12-15 minutes, depending on the type of pasta used.
- Check the flavor and make any necessary seasoning adjustments; if desired, incorporate sugar at this stage.
- Cover the dish with mozzarella cheese, let it stay covered until the cheese has melted. Serve with grated Parmesan on top, if preferred. Enjoy your dish!