Maggiano’s Taylor Street Baked Ziti Recipe
Make the famous Maggiano’s Taylor Street Baked Ziti Recipe at home. This easy Italian pasta dish features sausage, marinara sauce, and melted cheese in just 40 minutes.
Equipment & Tools
- Large pot (for boiling pasta)
- Colander for draining pasta
- Large sauté pan or skillet
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Baking Dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Oven or broiler
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- 20 ounces Barilla Ziti Pasta, Recommended
- 2 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 1.25 pounds ground Italian sausage
- 25 ounces Prego Classic Marinara Sauce, Recommended
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes
- 40 grams butter
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 ounces Follow Your Heart Mozzarella Shreds Cheese, Recommended
- 1 basil sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the ziti pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Place olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Allow the oil to heat until it begins to shimmer.
- Add the ground Italian sausage to the pan.
- Cook while stirring occasionally until the sausage is fully browned and no longer pink.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan with the sausage.
- Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add the following ingredients to the pan:
- Diced tomatoes
- Marinara sauce
- Butter
- Chopped basil
- Stir everything together until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add the cooked ziti pasta to the sauce mixture.
- Then mix in half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Pour the pasta mixture into a baking dish.
- Spread it evenly across the dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Place the dish under the broiler or in a convection oven for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cook until the cheese melts and becomes golden and bubbly.
- Remove the baked ziti from the oven.
- Garnish with a fresh basil sprig.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheesy.
Notes
Cook the pasta only until al dente so it doesn’t become too soft when baked.
Fresh basil adds the best flavor, but dried basil can be used if necessary.
Use high-quality marinara sauce for the best taste.
The broiling step should be watched carefully to avoid burning the cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portionCalories: 620kcal (31%)Carbohydrates: 55g (18%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 32g (49%)Cholesterol: 75mg (25%)Sodium: 920mg (40%)Potassium: 480mg (14%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Calcium: 240mg (24%)Iron: 3.2mg (18%)
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