MUST-TRY 5-Ingredient Dinners

Ingredients

• 10 oz Ziti Pasta (any brand; if unavailable, substitute with penne or rigatoni)
• 1 lb Italian Sausage (removed from casing, broken up while cooking)
• 1 Yellow Onion (diced)
• 24 oz Pasta Sauce (any marinara or tomato‑based sauce)
• 0.33 cup Water (to thin the sauce)
• 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (sprinkled on top before baking)
• 1 spray Non‑Stick Cooking Spray (to coat 9×13‑inch baking dish)

Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the 10 oz of ziti pasta, and cook according to package directions until al dente.

   Time: PT10M

2. Brown the Sausage and Onion

   While the pasta cooks, heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the broken‑up 1 lb Italian sausage and the diced yellow onion. Cook, stirring, until the sausage is fully browned and the onion is translucent.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Absorb Excess Grease

   Lay a paper towel over the skillet and gently press to soak up most of the rendered grease.

   Time: PT1M

4. Add Sauce and Water

   Stir in the 24 oz pasta sauce and the 1/3 cup water (shaken in the jar) into the skillet. Heat until just bubbling.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Combine Pasta with Sauce

   Drain the cooked ziti and return it to the pot. Pour the sausage‑tomato sauce over the pasta and toss to coat evenly.

   Time: PT3M

6. Transfer to Baking Dish

   Spray a 9×13‑inch baking dish with non‑stick spray. Spoon the coated pasta into the dish, spreading it into an even layer.

   Time: PT2M

7. Add Cheese

   Evenly sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella over the top of the pasta.

   Time: PT1M

8. Bake

   Place the dish in a pre‑heated oven at 350°F and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

   Time: PT35M

   Temperature: 350°F

9. Rest and Serve

   Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes before serving.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

40 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

2 g