Baked Ziti

- 1 lb ziti
- 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
- 1 lb ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 jar La Famiglia DelGrosso Uncle Joe’s Vodka Celebration

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook ziti according to package directions.
3. Cook sausage in a skillet on medium heat until no longer pink.
4. Pour sauce in a small pot and heat on low heat.
5. In a bowl, mix together ricotta, egg, salt, pepper, basil, parsley, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese until well-blended.
6. Drain ziti and pour back into pot.
7. Add sausage, cheese mixture, and vodka sauce to the ziti and mix through.
8. Pour everything in a baking dish and bake covered for 50-60 minutes.
9. Serve with your favorite salad.

- For a vegetarian option, omit the sausage.
- Baked ziti has all the ingredients of lasagna without the extra work.
- Try a variety of vegetables such as pepper, onions, and mushrooms.
- To reheat the next day, add extra sauce as the pasta will absorb the sauce.