Main Dish·Italian American / Baked Pasta

Baked Ziti

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A creamy, cheesy baked ziti made with Italian sausage, crushed tomatoes, garlic, basil, Pecorino Romano, whole-milk mozzarella, and a rich tomato-cream sauce.

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40m

Total

1h 30m

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medium

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ziti pasta, penne, or rigatoni1 pound

salt, for boiling wateras needed

reserved pasta water, only if needed1/2 cup

bulk Italian sausage, sweet or spicy1 1/2 pounds

olive oil, only if needed1 tablespoon

garlic, minced4 cloves

tomato paste2 tablespoons

crushed tomatoes (28 oz)1 can

kosher salt, plus more to taste3/4 teaspoon

sugar, or to taste1 1/2 teaspoons

dried oregano1/2 teaspoon

crushed red pepper flakes, optional1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon

heavy cream1 cup

grated Pecorino Romano cheese, or Parmesan1/3 cup

chopped fresh basil, plus more for serving1/3 cup

whole-milk low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)8 ounces

grated Pecorino Romano cheese, or Parmesan, divided3 tablespoons

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