Marry Me Baked Ziti

35 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Cook ziti pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2Cook ziti pasta according to package directions.
  3. 3Cook ziti pasta according to package directions.
  4. 4Prepare the cheese blend by mixing ricotta cheese, heavy cream, egg, Italian cheese blend, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and MSG in a bowl.
  5. 5Prepare the cheese blend by mixing ricotta cheese, heavy cream, egg, Italian cheese blend, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and MSG in a bowl.
  6. 6Prepare the cheese blend by mixing ricotta cheese, heavy cream, egg, Italian cheese blend, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and MSG in a bowl.
  7. 7Make the Marry Me sauce by sautéing diced onion, shallot, and Italian sausage in butter and olive oil until browned.
  8. 8Make the Marry Me sauce by sautéing diced onion, shallot, and Italian sausage in butter and olive oil until browned.
  9. 9Make the Marry Me sauce by sautéing diced onion, shallot, and Italian sausage in butter and olive oil until browned.
  10. 10Add tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, thyme, parsley, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the sausage mixture.
  11. 11Add tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, thyme, parsley, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the sausage mixture.
  12. 12Add tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, thyme, parsley, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the sausage mixture.
  13. 13Simmer and reduce the sauce to concentrate the flavor. Add grated parmesan cheese.
  14. 14Simmer and reduce the sauce to concentrate the flavor. Add grated parmesan cheese.
  15. 15Simmer and reduce the sauce to concentrate the flavor. Add grated parmesan cheese.
  16. 16Combine the Marry Me sauce with the cooked and cheese-coated pasta.
  17. 17Combine the Marry Me sauce with the cooked and cheese-coated pasta.
  18. 18Combine the Marry Me sauce with the cooked and cheese-coated pasta.
  19. 19Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
  20. 20Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
  21. 21Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with shredded cheese, and bake uncovered at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
  22. 22Broil for 2-3 minutes to get a bubbly golden brown crust.
  23. 23Broil for 2-3 minutes to get a bubbly golden brown crust.
  24. 24Broil for 2-3 minutes to get a bubbly golden brown crust.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 lb dry ziti pasta
  • 0.5 lb dry ziti pasta
  • 0.5 lb dry ziti pasta
  • 1 cup Italian cheese blend
  • 1 cup Italian cheese blend
  • 1 cup Italian cheese blend
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 oz cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz cup heavy cream
  • 1 unit egg
  • 1 unit egg
  • 1 unit egg
  • 1 cup Italian cheese blend
  • 1 cup Italian cheese blend
  • 1 cup Italian cheese blend
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon msg
  • 0.5 teaspoon msg
  • 0.5 teaspoon msg
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 0.5 small onion
  • 0.5 small onion
  • 0.5 small onion
  • 1 unit shallot
  • 1 unit shallot
  • 1 unit shallot
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 oz sun dried tomatoes
  • 3 oz sun dried tomatoes
  • 3 oz sun dried tomatoes
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 oz fresh parmesan
  • 2 oz fresh parmesan
  • 2 oz fresh parmesan
  • 0.5 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 0.5 tablespoon chicken bouillon
  • 0.5 tablespoon chicken bouillon

Equipment

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