Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the savory flavors of Italian cuisine with this delightful Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti recipe. Sweet and hot Italian sausages mingle with vibrant bell peppers, all tossed in a rich marinara sauce and served over perfectly cooked ziti pasta. This dish promises to elevate your lunch or snack time to a whole new level of deliciousness!
Ingredients:
- 24 sweet Italian sausage links
- 1 1/3 hot Italian sausage links
- 2 green bell peppers
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 40 oz canned tomatoes
- 28 oz tomato puree
- 10 3/4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 4 parsley sprigs
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1435.8
- Fat: 77.2g
- Saturated Fat: 21.8g
- Cholesterol: 103.4mg
- Sodium: 3682.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 132.8g
- Fiber: 15.6g
- Sugar: 41.8g
- Protein: 52.8g
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven or a large skillet to medium heat. Cook the sweet and hot Italian sausages until they are fully cooked through. Once cooked, remove from heat, drain any excess fat, and allow them to cool slightly.
- Once cooled, halve the sausages lengthwise, and then slice them into ½-inch thick pieces.
- In a separate skillet, heat ¼ cup of olive oil over moderate heat. Add the green bell peppers and sauté them until they begin to lose their crispness but are not yet soft. This should take about 3-4 minutes. Set the peppers aside.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the canned tomatoes, tomato puree, minced garlic, remaining olive oil, and fresh basil. Bring the mixture to a light simmer over moderate heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once the sauce is simmering, add the sautéed pepper strips and the sliced sausage to the saucepan. Allow them to heat through for an additional 3-5 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated in the sauce.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Drain the pasta well once cooked.
- To serve, portion the cooked ziti onto plates and top generously with the sausage and pepper marinara sauce. Garnish each plate with a sprig of fresh parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by extra Parmesan cheese for passing at the table. Enjoy your delicious Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti!
Notes:
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs to the sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
This Olive Garden Neapolitan Ziti recipe is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing with family and friends at any gathering or special occasion. Give it a try and let the flavors of Italy transport you to a culinary paradise!
