Description
Indulge in this savory Olive Garden Baked Ziti Copycat Recipe that combines Italian sausage, ziti pasta, and a blend of cheeses baked to perfection. A comforting dish perfect for sharing with loved ones!
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cheese Mixture:
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup asiago cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup romano cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup small curd cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
Additional:
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Cook Italian Sausage: Cook ground Italian sausage in a skillet, then set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil.
- Combine Sauce: Mix in marinara sauce, salt, Italian seasoning, and cheeses.
- Add Pasta: Stir in water, ziti pasta, and cook until almost tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cooked sausage, cream, cottage cheese, adjust seasoning, top with mozzarella, and bake.
- Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the cheese blend to your liking.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat cheese and turkey sausage.