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Pressure Cooker Baked Ziti You Gotta Try

This Easy Baked Ziti recipe has layers of pasta, homemade red sauce with Italian sausage, and three types of melty cheese!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 676 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish greased

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage sweet, mild, or hot
  • 1 yellow onion diced fine
  • 3 oz tomato paste thick and rich
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes the base of your sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend herby and warm
  • ½ cup water for broth depth
  • 1 lb dry ziti pasta the star of the show
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese creamy and mild
  • 1 cup Italian cheese blend ooey gooey cheesy top
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella for cheesy top

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Brown the ground Italian sausage with diced onion in a large skillet.
  • Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Cook the ziti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Mix the cooked ziti, sausage mixture, and ricotta cheese in a big bowl. Stir gently.
  • Put mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, sprinkle with cheese, and cover with foil.
  • Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, remove foil, and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.

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Notes

Serve the baked ziti warm with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.