Quick and Easy Baked Ziti

 

1 lb. mild Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 (26 ounce) jar of your favorite pasta sauce, or homemade.

1 (12 ounce) package ziti pasta or 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta, cooked and drained according to package directions

2 cups mozzarella, shredded and divided

1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated

 

1.Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish; set aside.

2.In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onions, green pepper, and garlic over medium heat until sausage is browned; drain fat.

3.Add pasta sauce and cook until mixture is hot, stirring occasionally. Add pasta to the sauce mixture and mix well. Stir in 1 cup of the Mozzarella cheese, mixing until well combined.

4.Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup Mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil.

5.Bake at 350º for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.