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Baked Ziti with Sausage and Spinach

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 5/27/15Updated: 10/01/20

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Bring your baked ziti up a notch with Italian sausage and spinach.  Baked Ziti with sausage and spinach is a dish your family will love, and one that is easy to share with others.Baked Ziti with sausage and spinach

Today’s recipe is always a family favorite.  And not just my family!  I have taken this dish to lots of family’s when someone was sick or had a new baby and it is always a big hit.  After they enjoy their dinner, they always request the recipe.  It is also a delicious dish to make for company.

plate of baked ziti

How to Make Baked Ziti with Sausage

The sauce for the baked ziti can be made a day ahead.  You start by cooking the sausage with chopped garlic and onion until it is cooked through.  Then you add the tomatoes, juice and all, and simmer until it begins to thicken slightly.  Then you add the pesto and salt and pepper to taste.

In a bowl, combine the cooked pasta and cheese.  Then stir in the warm tomato sauce and pour it into a greased 9×13 pan.  Sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top and it is ready to go into the oven.

Baked Ziti

The addition of spinach and pesto makes this a little unique as far as baked ziti dishes go.  The pesto gives it a wonderful flavor and the spinach balances out the meal nicely.

9x13 of baked ziti with sausage and spinach

You will love how easy it is to make this delicious baked ziti.  Double the recipe and share with a neighbor.  They will love it too.

Baked Ziti with Sausage

If you love baked ziti, check out more of my favorite easy pasta dishes:

Lasagna Casserole

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken Pasta

 

Baked Ziti with Sausage Recipe

5 from 5 votes

Baked Ziti with Sausage and Spinach

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Dress up a delicious ziti recipe with sausage and spinach to make it a more complete meal.
serves: 8 servings
Prep:30 minutes
Cook:30 minutes
Total:1 hour
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausages
  • 1/2 C chopped onion
  • 3 large garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 28- ounce can diced peeled tomatoes
  • 1/4 C pesto
  • 10 ounces ziti or penne pasta about 3 cups, freshly cooked
  • 4 cups or hand fulls of baby spinach leaves
  • 6 ounces grated or cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Cook sausage, onion and garlic until sausage is cooked through
  • Add tomatoes with juices
  • Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes
  • Add pesto
  • Season sauce with salt and pepper
  • You can prepare up to this point a day ahead and refrigerate
  • Bring mixture back to simmer before continuing
  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Lightly oil 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish.
  • Combine pasta, spinach, mozzarella and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese in large bowl.
  • Stir in warm hot tomato mixture.
  • Place in prepared baking dish
  • Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese over
  • Bake until sauce bubbles and cheeses melt, about 30 minutes

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 501kcal (25%) Carbohydrates: 34g (11%) Protein: 24g (48%) Fat: 29g (45%) Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) Cholesterol: 71mg (24%) Sodium: 836mg (36%) Potassium: 550mg (16%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin A: 1935IU (39%) Vitamin C: 16mg (19%) Calcium: 327mg (33%) Iron: 2.8mg (16%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Main Dish, Pasta Main Dish
Cuisine:Italian
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  1. Melanie says

    Posted on 6/26 at 4:37 pm

    Our very favorite family meal!!

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