Maggiano's Little Italy Taylor Street Baked Ziti Recipe
Make this Straight-From-the-Restaurant Maggiano's Little Italy Taylor Street Baked Ziti Recipe at home. "Italian Sausage, Pomodoro Sauce and Ziti topped with a layer of melted Provolone and Parmesan Cheeses."
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Active Time20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Kid Favorite, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Maggiano's Little Italy
- 16 ounces dried or fresh Ziti Pasta
- 2 ounces Olive Oil
- 1 pound ground Italian Sausage
- 2 tablespoons minced Garlic
- 1 cup White Wine
- 12 ounces diced Tomatoes
- 20 ounces Marinara Sauce store bought or homemade
- 1 ounce Butter
- 1 ounce chopped Basil
- 8 ounces shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 3 tablespoon grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Basil Sprig to garnish
Prepare pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain. Set aside.
Place oil into a heated sauté pan. Place over medium-high heat.
When oil is hot and shimmering, add Italian sausage. Stir and cook until sausage is now longer pink.
Add garlic. Continue cooking for approximately 30 seconds.
Add white wine. Bring to a simmer, reducing wine until almost completely dry.
Add diced tomatoes, marinara sauce, butter and chopped basil. Stir to mix.
Remove from heat.
Add pasta and 1/2 of the Mozzarella. Toss to blend.
Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
Top with remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Place underneath a broiler or in a convection oven for approximately 2 - 3 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Garnish with basil sprig and serve immediately.