I always choose a spicy Italian sausage (which is usually a pork sausage) to give the baked ziti a little extra flavor, but ...

Baked ziti has deep roots in Italian-American cuisine, where pasta bakes are a staple for big family meals. This version with sausage adds a satisfying depth of flavor, balancing the tangy tomato ...

This hearty casserole is loaded with creamy cheese, spicy Italian sausage, and a weeknight-friendly ... and the ricotta will peel right off. The baked ziti can be prepared through step 4 up ...

Click here for even more one-pan meals. Unlike most baked pasta dishes, this recipe for baked rigatoni doesn’t require you to pre-boil and drain the pasta. You won’t have to pull out a big pan ...

When you are ready and the water is boiling, add the ziti to the pot and cook until al dente. Meanwhile, add the sausage meat to the oil and garlic, and cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.