Baked Ziti

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8 to 10
Ingredients: 1 lb ziti noodles; 1½ lbs ground spicy or sweet Italian sausage (or removed from casings); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1½ teaspoons sugar; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup heavy cream; ⅓ cup plus 3 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano (or Parmigiano Reggiano) cheese, divided; ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for serving; 8 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)

Prep 40m

Cook 50m

Total 1h 30m

This Baked Ziti recipe combines spicy or sweet Italian sausage with ziti noodles, garlic, crushed tomatoes, and a creamy, cheesy topping. It's a comforting and hearty dish perfect for feeding a crowd.