Sausage and Peppers Baked Ziti

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Step 2: Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Step 3: In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet and cook until vegetables are tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring sauce to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes.
6. Step 6: In a large bowl, combine cooked ziti pasta, sausage and pepper sauce, and beaten egg. Mix well to combine.
7. Step 7: In a 9x13-inch baking dish, create a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom. Arrange 1/2 of the ziti mixture on top.
8. Step 8: Sprinkle with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese.
9. Step 9: Repeat layers, starting with the sauce, then the remaining ziti mixture, and finally the remaining cheese.
10. Step 10: Top with breadcrumbs and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
11. Step 11: Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.