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Gluten Free Baked Ziti

Gluten Free Baked Ziti Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 540
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb gluten-free penne or ziti (dry, uncooked)
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 24 oz jar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 15 oz whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brown sausage with onion in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cook 30 seconds, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Spread 1 cup marinara in a 9x13-inch dish. Layer half the dry pasta, half the ricotta mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, and half the sausage. Repeat layers with remaining pasta, ricotta, another 1 cup mozzarella, and remaining sausage. Pour remaining marinara and 1 cup water over the top; do not stir.
  4. Cover tightly with foil and bake 40 minutes. If pasta is not yet tender, re-cover and bake 5 to 10 minutes more.
  5. Remove foil, top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan, and broil 2 to 3 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If your gluten-free pasta brand tends to absorb a lot of liquid, check halfway through the bake and add 1/4 cup more water if the dish looks dry. The resting time after broiling helps the casserole set so servings hold their shape.