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Burrata Baked Ziti

Bring restaurant-quality comfort food to your table with this Creamy Burrata Baked Ziti, featuring a rich homemade tomato sauce, melty burrata, and plenty of cheesy goodness in every bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 655kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ziti or rigatoni noodles
  • 2 lbs hot Italian chicken sausage
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2, 28 oz cans of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2, 4oz balls of burrata
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it into bite-sized pieces as it browns.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes, until it begins to soften. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir everything together, cover with a lid, and let the sauce simmer for at least 15 minutes. If you have extra time, let it simmer a little longer for even more flavor.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions, stopping just shy of al dente since it will continue cooking in the oven. Drain and set aside.
  • Add the cooked pasta to a large baking dish along with about half of the sauce and half of the Parmesan cheese. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Spoon the remaining sauce over the top. Tear the burrata into large pieces and arrange it over the pasta, reserving one burrata ball for serving if desired. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. For a more golden top, broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
  • Top with freshly chopped basil and the remaining fresh burrata before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 30g | Fiber: 7g