Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
Sunday-dinner vibes, Tuesday-night effort.
$20.00 total
Ingredients & Cost Breakdown
| 1 lb ziti or penne | $1.26 |
| 3/4 lb Italian sausage | $9.00 |
| 1 jar (24 oz) marinara | $2.88 |
| 1 cup shredded mozzarella | $1.61 |
| Garlic, Italian herbs | $0.65 |
| Mac & cheese cups, side | $4.60 |
| Total | $20.00 |
Shopping List
Exactly what to grab at the store — whole units, no guessing at "half an onion."
- 1 lb ziti or penne
- 3/4 lb Italian sausage
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Garlic, Italian herbs
- Mac & cheese cups, side
How to Make It
- Cook ziti until just shy of al dente; drain.
- Brown sausage in a skillet, breaking it up, 6–7 minutes.
- Stir marinara into the sausage, simmer 5 minutes.
- Toss pasta with the sauce, pour into a baking dish, top with mozzarella.
- Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve with mac & cheese cups on the side.
No-Time-For-That Tip: No baking dish? Finish it in the same oven-safe skillet under the broiler for 3–4 minutes instead.
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