Gluten Free Baked Ziti
This gluten free baked ziti is pure comfort food with layers of cheesy, saucy goodness. It's a crowd-pleasing classic that everyone at the table will love.
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Equipment
- 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb Gluten Free Ziti or Penne
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 lb Italian Sausage (Gluten Free), Casings Removed
- 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, Chopped, Plus More For Garnish
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese, Divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gluten free ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directions so it's slightly underdone. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it into crumbles, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the marinara sauce, stir to combine with the sausage, and remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, egg, basil, salt, pepper, 1 cup of the mozzarella, and 1/4 cup of the parmesan until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Dollop the ricotta mixture over the top and use a spoon to gently fold it through the pasta, leaving some pockets of ricotta throughout rather than fully mixing it in.
- Transfer to a 9x13 baking dish if not already in one. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown on top. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Servings: 8 servings
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 25g
Calories: 549kcal
Cost: $18