Baked Ziti with Sausage and Artichokes

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SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 1 Hr 20 Min

It's fancy enough for company, yet simple enough to be a potluck favorite any night of the week.

What You'll Need

1 pound uncooked ziti
1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
2 cans (14 ounces each) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 jar (25 to 28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups (1 pound) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and set aside in a large bowl.
In a large skillet, sauté the sausage over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain the liquid from the cooked sausage and add it to the ziti along with the artichoke hearts, spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, garlic powder, pepper, and 3 cups of the mozzarella cheese; mix well.
Pour into a 9" x 13" baking dish that has been coated with nonstick vegetable spray and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top.
Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until heated through.

Notes

You can buy canned artichokes already quartered, or buy whole canned ones and cut them yourself.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 789
Calories from Fat 251
Total Fat 28g 43 %
Saturated Fat 14g 72 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 45g 90 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 90mg 30 %
Sodium 2,041mg 85 %
Total Carbohydrates 91g 30 %
Dietary Fiber 6.9g 28 %
Sugars 17g 0 %

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jjbosslady 9601237

Aug 25, 2012

I don't either; can't imagine that they add either texture or taste. I'm going to use this recipe, but I'll be reaching for onions, garlic, oregano, and maybe a little red pepper.

raffe3 7534386

Aug 24, 2012

i do not like the idea of adding artichoke hearts to this , i would omit them and add onions and garlic instead, thanks