Round 2 - Sausage and Pepper Baked Ziti

Round 2 - Sausage and Pepper Baked Ziti
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Round 2 - Sausage and Pepper Baked Ziti a try. One serving contains 618 calories, 23g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. A mixture of mozzarella cheese, reserved sausage and pepper skewers, ziti, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 46 minutes.

Instructions

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Heat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Coat a 9 by 13-inch baking pan lightly with cooking spray.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium heat.
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Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. It should be a little less than al dente; it will finish cooking in the oven.
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While the pasta is cooking, heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the onion and garlic and saute until slightly tender, about 3 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes and Italian seasoning and cook for another 5 minutes. Chop the reserved sausage and peppers and add them to the skillet to heat through. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Drain the pasta and add it to the prepared baking pan.
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Pour the tomato sauce over the pasta and sprinkle with the cheese.
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Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and serve.
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Ready In46 m.
Servings4
Health Score21
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