Italian Baked Ziti with Three Cheeses

Prep: 15m Cook: 30m Total: 45m Serves: 8
Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti
• 3 cups marinara
• 1 lb ground sausage (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups ricotta
• 2 cups mozzarella
• 1/2 cup parmesan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook ziti to al dente; drain.
3. Brown the sausage, if using, and drain excess fat.
4. Mix pasta with marinara and sausage.
5. In a baking dish, add half of the pasta mix.
6. Dollop ricotta across; sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan.
7. Add remaining pasta; top with remaining cheese.
8. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly. Rest 10 minutes.