Baked Sage Chicken Breast with Smashed Brown Butter Yams

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A classic casserole with pasta, tomato sauce, chunks of sausage and cheese; Baked Ziti is great for potlucks or family dinners. A touch of cream adds richness to this dish.

Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 5 mintues | Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ziti, dried
• 1 pound spicy Italian sausage
• 1 large jar tomato basil spaghetti sauce, at least 24 ounces
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Method:

• 1.

  Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Coat a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or olive oil and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt, and boil pasta for 1 minute less than package directions. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl.

• 2.

  Meanwhile, cut sausage into 1/4-inch thick slices, (slightly freeze the sausage for easier slicing), brown Italian sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. To the pasta add the spaghetti sauce, heavy cream, sausage, 1/2 cup of mozzarella and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and stir to combine.

• 3.

  Transfer mixture into the prepared baking dish, and top with remaining parmesan and mozzarella. Bake until cheese is brown in spots and casserole is bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Serving Suggestion:

Pairs great with the Stallion Cellars Syrah 2006 »

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