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Beautiful Baked Ziti
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 12
Any dinner table benefits from the addition of this great Italian flavor!
Ingredients:
1 (19 ounce) package johnsonville® italian sweet sausage links
8 ounces penne pasta (about 2/12 cups), cooked and drained
1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen garlic bread, thawed & sliced into 9 slices
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium roma tomatoes, cut into slices
9 fresh whole basil leaves
Directions:
1. Cook sausage links according to package directions; drain, cut into 1/4-inch slices.
2. In a large bowl, combine sausage slices, pasta, pasta sauce, water, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pepper and mix well.
3. Spoon mixture into a greased 9-in. x 13-in. baking dish. Arrange garlic bread slices on top of meat mixture. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
4. In a small bowl, dip tomato slices into olive oil. Place one slice of tomato on each piece of bread.
5. Bake uncovered, at 400F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com