Beautiful Baked Ziti

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Any dinner table benefits from the addition of this great Italian flavor!

  • Servings: 12
  • Cook: 30 minutes

Beautiful Baked Ziti

What you need

  • 1 pkg.
  • 8 oz.
    penne or rigatoni dry pasta, cooked according to package
  • 1 jar
    (26 oz.) pasta sauce
  • 3/4 cup
    water
  • 1 Tbsp.
    fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp.
    fresh garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup
    Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
  • 1/4 tsp.
    black pepper
  • 1 pkg.
    (10 oz.) frozen garlic bread, thawed & sliced into 12 slices
  • 3 cups
    (12 oz.) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup
    olive oil
  • 12
    fresh whole basil leaves
  • 2
    Roma tomatoes, sliced into 12 slices

Preparation

  • 1
    Prepare Johnsonville Sausage according to package directions and coin slice.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, mix cooked sausage, cooked pasta, pasta sauce, water, chopped basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and pepper. Toss gently.
  • 3
    Place mixture into a greased 9" x 13" pan.
  • 4
    Place twelve slices of garlic bread on top of mixture and cover with mozzarella.
  • 5
    Dip tomato in olive oil and place on each bread slice.
  • 6
    Bake uncovered at 400°F for approximately 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • 7
    Tuck basil leaf slightly under each tomato.
  • 8
    Let stand ten minutes to help set before slicing and serving.

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One of my familys FAVORITE dinners

by MissMandy 9 months ago
this recipe has become a family favorite that i cook very often. i love the fresh flavor of the basil and its not heavy on sauce. the texas toast covered with cheese on top is what my kids love most. they will eat it cold the next day! VERY GOOD RECIPE, a MUST try for everyone.
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Comment by Nikki in Gilbert, AZ 1 month ago
It looks FAB! And I wonder if it could be considered as an appetizer?

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