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One Pot Ziti with Sausage

One pot ziti with sausage - the image is a close-up of a plate of pasta dish. the pasta appears to be penne, which is a type of penne pasta, and it is cooked in a tomato-based sauce with chunks of sausage and tomato sauce. the dish is garnished with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. the plate is made of a light-colored ceramic bowl with a dark grey rim. the background is dark, making the colors of the dish stand out.

A hearty and comforting one pot ziti pasta dish featuring Italian sausage, tomatoes, and melted mozzarella cheese. Easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the Italian turkey sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Add the uncooked ziti pasta to the skillet and stir to submerge the pasta in the sauce.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the lid and stir the pasta. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Cover again and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.