One Pot Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
One Pot Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage Recipe is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you crave comfort food without the hassle of extensive cleanup. This dish combines turkey sausage, tender pasta, vibrant spinach, and gooey cheese into a satisfying meal that can be made in under 30 minutes. The best part? Everything cooks together in just one pot, allowing flavors to meld beautifully while minimizing your time in the kitchen. Whether you’re preparing dinner for your family or hosting a casual gathering, this hearty baked ziti is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 links turkey sausage
- ½ medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups penne or ziti pasta
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup frozen spinach (thawed)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook turkey sausage and diced onion until the onion softens.
- Add minced garlic, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and thawed spinach; bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta and cover; cook on medium-low heat for about 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Top with mozzarella cheese; cover until melted. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg