It’s week three or so of social distancing, so I’m starting to focus on pantry cooking. When this is all over, make this one as written – it’s a light take on Ziti, use fresh mozzarella if you can find it. Either sweet or spicy fresh sausage work in this recipe, or you can omit the sausage altogether for a vegetarian version. If you have basil now, super, use it, if not – it’s fine. Oh, and this one is a great make-ahead recipe, too. Back when we had playdates, this was always in heavy rotation, super kid friendly and sophisticated enough for adults. Check out Cover & Bake by Cook’s Illustrated for a myriad of make ahead, simple recipes such as this one.
To Make Ahead: Follow the recipe through step 2, adding the reserved paster water to the sauce before adding the basil. Refrigerate the cooked pasta and tomato sauce in separate bowls, covered for us to two days.Ingredients
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BAKED ZITI WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
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