The Ultimate Cheesy Baked Ziti with Sausage Ricotta

The Ultimate Cheesy Baked Ziti with Sausage Ricotta

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Forget dry pasta This Easy Baked Ziti Recipe features a rich slowsimmered meat sauce and creamy ricotta pockets Get the foolproof guide to amazing comfort food

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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20)
  • 1/2 lb Italian Sausage, casings removed
  • 28 oz can Crushed Tomatoes (San Marzano style)
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 cup Beef or Chicken Broth
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 lb Ziti Pasta (or Penne Rigate)
  • 15 oz container Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 large Egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese (for filling)
  • 2 cups Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated (for topping)

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