Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti
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• 1 lb ziti pasta, cooked al dente
• 1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce, divided
•  Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.

1.  Cook ziti according to package directions; drain; set aside.
2.  Mix ricotta, egg, parsley, 1-1/2 cups of the mozarella cheese, and parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
3.  Mix cooked sausage and pasta in with ricotta mixture.
4.  Mix in 3/4 jar of sauce.
5.  Transfer mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish.
6.  Top with the rest of the sauce and mozarella cheese.
7.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
8.  To heat: Thaw. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10-15 minutes more.