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Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage

Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage

By Traeger Kitchen

It's a warm bellied Italian classic, with layers of zesty sausage, oozing cheese and a flood of full-bodied smoke making this dish perfect for a traditional Sunday gathering.

Prep Time

30 Min

Cook Time

20 Min

Pellets

Pecan
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

main
1 PoundZiti, cooked 1 minute less than directions, and dried
1 JarSpaghetti Sauce
1 Teaspoongarlic, minced
1 Pinchred pepper flakes
1 PoundItalian Sausage, cooked
To Tastesalt and pepper
2 Cupgrated mozzarella cheese
1/4 CupParmesan cheese
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set the temperature to High (450F) and preheat, lid closed (10 to 15 minutes).

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl, pour your spaghetti sauce over the cooked pasta, add garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss. Fold the sausage into the pasta mixture.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Pound Ziti, cooked 1 minute less than directions, and dried

    • 1 Jar Spaghetti Sauce

    • 1 Teaspoon garlic, minced

    • 1 Pinch red pepper flakes

    • 1 Pound Italian Sausage, cooked

    • To Taste salt and pepper

  • Step 3

    Coat a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

  • Step 4

    Pour half of the pasta mixture into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella. Pour remaining pasta into the dish, smooth out the top and add the remaining mozzarella.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Cup grated mozzarella cheese

  • Step 5

    Bake in Traeger until cheese is golden brown and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

  • Step 6

    Remove and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese

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