My Spicy Baked Ziti

• ziti pasta↗1 lb
• olive oil↗1 -2 tablespoon
• hot Italian sausage, browned (with casings removed)↗1 lb
• garlic cloves, minced↗4
• onion, diced↗1
• spaghetti sauce↗28 ounces
• tomatoes, peeled and chopped with juice↗1
• tomato paste↗6 ounces
• chicken broth↗1 cup
• dried oregano↗1 teaspoon
• dried rosemary↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• ricotta cheese↗15 ounces
• dried parsley↗2 tablespoons
• egg↗1
• parmesan cheese, shredded↗1⁄4 cup
• cups mozzarella cheese, shredded↗2
• tablespoon dried basil↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Cook Ziti according to package directions (al dente is preferred).

3. 3

   In a large skillet, cook the Sausage, Onions and Garlic in Olive Oil until the sausage is browned.

4. 4

   Add Spaghetti Sauce, Tomato, Tomato Paste, Chicken Broth, Rosemary and Oregano.

5. 5

   Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Mix Ricotta, Egg, and Parsley in a large bowl.

7. 7

   Mix 1/3 of the sausage mixture with the cooked Ziti pasta.

8. 8

   Place half of the Ziti mixture in a 13x9x2 in baking dish.

9. 9

   In the following order, spread the Ricotta mixture over the Ziti, followed by half of the Parmesan and Mozarella cheeses, and then an additional 1/3 of the sausage mixture.

10. 10

    Then layer the rest of the Ziti, remaining sausage mixture, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese, finishing with the Basil.

11. 11

    Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

12. 12

    Enjoy!