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This is my husband's favorite casserole, and he requests it often. He loves the combination of zesty Italian sausage and three types of cheese.—Christina Ingalls, Manhattan, Kansas

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Baked Ziti and Sausage Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

25 30 55

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked ziti or other small tube pasta
1/2 pound Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage links
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups (16 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Paprika

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; place in a large bowl. In a small skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and cut into 1/2-in. slices.
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Pour over pasta; toss to coat.
In a small bowl, combine the egg, cottage cheese, parsley, and remaining Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with cottage cheese mixture. Add sausage to the remaining pasta mixture; spoon over the top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and paprika.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 6 servings.

Originally published as Baked Ziti and Sausage in Casserole Cookbook , p84

Full-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2011 by ilovetocook4

I have a large family so its easy to make and it feeds everyone.I love it.

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2011 by jenji79

The white sauce is a great change from regular baked ziti. Had a good taste.

Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2010 by LaFrenierM

I made this recipe with bulk Italian sausage instead of sausage links. Super Yummy! :D

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2010 by alwayshopeful

This was absolutely delicious! Family loved it!!

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2010 by cobysmom

I ABSOLUTLEY LOVED THIS RECIPE IT HAD A DELICIOUS HOMEMADE TASTE TO IT BUT CAME TOGETHER QUICKLY

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2010 by rhonnie123

I have made this recipe with a group on a cooking day and my family liked it so much that I had to find the recipe to make it again. It is very good. I too, added more sausage.

Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2010 by carriv

I made this last night for my family. They gave it a thumbs up. So I will be making it again. I used hot sausage instead of italian. They really enjoy the white sauce instead of the usual spaghetti sauce.