Italian Sausage Baked Ziti

Here’s a hearty tummy-warming casserole made with Italian pork sausage and ziti - a flavorful dinner. Perfect for a large gathering. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated December 28, 2016

Ingredients

cups uncooked ziti or penne pasta (14 oz)

lb bulk Italian pork sausage

package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)

cup chopped onion (1 large)

jars (25.5 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic roasted garlic pasta sauce

logs (8 oz each) presliced fresh mozzarella cheese

cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
2

Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Remove from skillet; set aside. Cook mushrooms and onion in drippings 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
3

In large bowl, stir together cooked pasta, sausage, mushroom mixture and pasta sauce. Spoon half of mixture into baking dish. Top with half of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon remaining pasta mixture over cheese. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese slices.
4

Bake uncovered 30 to 35 minutes or until heated in center and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer.