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Superb Sausage Ziti
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 10
Delicious twist to traditional ziti, it is mild enough that even the kids love it. I am always asked for the recipie when this is served! Excellent served with garlic or fresh italian bread and salad.
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta (about 6 cups)
2 lbs country sausage links or 2 lbs italian sausage
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 -3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
shredded mozzarella cheese (optional) or parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions:
1. In a large skillet cook sausage until no longer pink inside.
2. Slice and return to skillet.
3. Add mushrooms, green peppers, basil, oregano and garlic powder.
4. Cook over med-high heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and onion soup.
6. Heat to boiling, reduce heat.
7. Simmer, uncovered, about 15 minutes.
8. Meanwhile you can cook ziti according to package directions.
9. Toss hot pasta with sauce.
10. Sprinkle with either mozzarella or Parmesan cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com