Ziti Pasta With Italian Sausage

Ingredients

For this tasty ziti pasta with Italian sausage, you will need:

1 pound ziti pasta
1 pound Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the sausage is browned and cooked through. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, parsley, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Add the sausage mixture and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!