Sausage & Peppers Baked Ziti

 

Ingredients (serves 4-6)

 

12 ozziti pasta

1 lb Italian sausage (slight or spicy), casings eliminated

1 big red bell pepper, sliced

1 huge yellow bell pepper, sliced

1 medium onion, sliced

three cloves garlic, minced

1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp red pepper flakes (non-obligatory)

Salt and pepper, to flavor

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp olive oil

Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta

Cook ziti in step with bundle instructions till al dente. Drain and set apart.

2. Cook the sausage and vegetables

Heat olive oil in a massive skillet over medium warmness. Add sausage, breaking it into chunks, and prepare dinner till browned. Remove sausage and set aside. In the identical skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers till softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and prepare dinner for 1 extra minute.

3. Combine with sauce

Return sausage to the skillet. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, purple pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer five–10 mins so the flavors meld.

4. Assemble the ziti

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a big mixing bowl or without delay in a baking dish, combine cooked pasta with the sausage and pepper sauce. Stir in ½ cup mozzarella and half of of the Parmesan.

5. Bake

Transfer combination to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with final mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake exposed for 20–25 mins, till cheese is melted and bubbly.

 6. Serve

Garnish with clean basil or parsley. Serve with garlic bread or a aspect salad for a complete meal.

This dish combines savory sausage, sweet roasted peppers, and gooey cheese for a hearty, comforting meal. It’s best for dinner or a family collecting and can be made beforehand and baked later for convenience.