Baked Ziti A La Vodka
From fewls 9 years agoIngredients
- 4 T. Olive oil shopping list
- 1 lb. sweet & 1 lb. hot Italian Sausage cut crosswise into 1 inch slices shopping list
- 4 c. chopped onions shopping list
- 1 ¾ tsp. salt shopping list
- ¾ tsp. Pepper shopping list
- ¼ c. chopped basil leaves shopping list
- 1 T. minced garlic shopping list
- ½ c. vodka shopping list
- 2 X 16 oz. cans of diced tomatoes & juice shopping list
- ½ tsp. oregano shopping list
- ¼ tsp. thyme shopping list
- ½ c. heavy cream shopping list
- 1 T olive oil shopping list
- 1 lb. penne or ziti pasta shopping list
- 15 oz. ricotta shopping list
- 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese shopping list
- 1 ½ c. grated Mozzarella cheese (Target has Precious low moisture Mozzarella, try not to use the fresh Mozzarella as it does not string well) shopping list
How to make it
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- Heat 2 T of olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over high heat.
- Add sausage and cook, stirring until browned approx 4-5 minutes.
- Add onions, ¼ tsp. salt and black pepper.
- Cook stirring occasionally until the onions are just soft, about 4 minutes. Add basil and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
- Add vodka, and tomatoes, reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes.
- Add, thyme, oregano and cream, stir to mix and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Cook pasta in boiling water with 1 tsp. salt.
- Bring to boil again, and cook for 12 – 14 minutes (check box, do not overcook).
- Remove from heat and drain well.
- Return to pan and add remaining 2 T. of olive oil and mix well.
- Combine ½ of the ricotta, ½ of the Parmesan cheese and ½ of the Mozzarella with the pasta, toss to coat evenly.
- Add the sausage mixture and mix well.
- Add the remaining ricotta and Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Top with the remainder of the Mozzarella.
- Bake about 45 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
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