Incredible Baked Ziti, Steamed Green Beans and Garlic Breadsticks
16 oz box ziti pasta
1 pkg Italian sausage
½ c finely diced onion (2 t minced garlic)
28 oz tomato puree
(2 t Italian seasonings, ½ t garlic salt)
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
1 c garlic flavored croutons
(½ c Parmesan cheese, aluminum foil)
1 bag frozen green beans
1 can breadsticks (melted butter, garlic salt)
Cook pasta as directed. Drain and set aside.
Heat oven to 350o. Brown sausage, onion and garlic in skillet over
med heat. Drain. In a bowl, combine tomato puree, Italian
seasonings and garlic salt. Combine with cooked sausage. In a
deep oblong baking dish, layer ½ pasta, ½ meat mixture and ½
cheeses. Repeat layers and top with croutons. Sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese. Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 30 min.
Steam green beans. Season as desired and serve.
Place breadsticks on baking pan. Brush with melted butter and
sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake as directed.
