Spicy Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage

Ingredients

• 10 oz Italian sausage (spicy), casings removed
• 1 cup Marinara sauce
• 0.5 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 oz Ziti pasta
• 0.75 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ziti until just al dente, about 10 minutes; drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir marinara sauce and red pepper flakes into the browned sausage. Simmer for 10 minutes, then taste and adjust heat if desired.

4. 4

   Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine drained ziti with the sausage-marinarа mixture in a baking dish. Top with mozzarella and bake until bubbly and lightly browned, about 15 minutes.