Description
A hearty and comforting one-pot ziti pasta dish cooked with Italian sausage, tomatoes, and melted cheese. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 ounces dry ziti pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the Italian turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
Add the dry ziti pasta, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to submerge the pasta in the liquid.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the pot from heat and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan evenly over the top.
Cover the pot again and let it sit for 3-5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes