Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 16 ounces dried or fresh Ziti Pasta
- 2 ounces Olive Oil
- 1 pound ground Italian Sausage
- 2 tablespoons minced Garlic
- 1 cup White Wine
- 12 ounces diced Tomatoes
- 20 ounces Marinara Sauce (store bought or homemade)
- 1 ounce Butter
- 1 ounce chopped Basil
- 8 ounces shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 tablespoon grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Basil Sprig (to garnish)
Instruction
- Prepare pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain. Set aside.
- Place oil into a heated sauté pan. Place over medium-high heat.
- When oil is hot and shimmering, add Italian sausage. Stir and cook until sausage is now longer pink.
- Add garlic. Continue cooking for approximately 30 seconds.
- Add white wine. Bring to a simmer, reducing wine until almost completely dry.
- Add diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, butter and chopped basil. Stir to mix.
- Remove from heat.
- Add pasta and 1/2 of the Mozzarella. Toss to blend.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
- Top with remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Place underneath a broiler or in a convection oven for approximately 2 - 3 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with basil sprig and serve immediately.
