Creamy Baked Ziti With Sausage And Peppers Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This italian-american staple doesn't have to be filled with sauce to be tasty, as this recipe will show. The creamy, cheesy sauce coats the pasta beautifully, and some italian sausage, lots of cheese, and mushrooms provide both protein and texture. It's a refreshing change of pace from the heavier tomato-based ziti. For a heartier meal, increase the italian sausage to 1 pound. Or, for a lighter option, use turkey italian sausage. See the tips (below the recipe) for vegetarian and vegan options. The ziti casserole is baked with extra cheese melted over the top. The recipe works without any tomatoes or marinara sauce, but feel free to add some diced fresh, sun-dried, or canned tomatoes to the sauce if you'd like. Add crusty rolls or garlic bread and a basic tossed salad for a satisfying everyday dinner.

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45minstotal
15minsPrep
30minsCook
45m.total
15m.Prep
30m.Cook
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Ingredients for Creamy Baked Ziti With Sausage And Peppers Recipe

  • 3/4 cup Raw ziti pasta
  • 0.13 pound Italian Sausage
  • 1/4 stick Butter
  • 1/4 cup Mushrooms
  • 1/4 Green Bell Pepper
  • 0.13 cup Onion
  • 0.13 cup All purpose flour
  • 0.56 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
  • 0.13 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition
value
854
calories per serving
31 g Fat64 g Protein136 g Carbs9 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    31g
  • Protein
    64g
  • Carbs
    136g
  • Fiber
    9g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    136g
  • Protein
    64g
  • Fiber
    9g

Fats

  • Fat
    31g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    1078mg
  • Iron
    5mg
  • Vitamin A
    388mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    4mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    70mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    2mcg
  • Vitamin C
    58mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    163mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    1068mg
  • Selenium
    31mcg
  • Zinc
    7mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats