Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pound dry ziti pasta
  • 2 (4.5 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage with celery and onion until sausage is evenly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease, and set aside.
  • In another skillet over medium-low heat, combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic powder, salt, and oregano. Simmer while preparing pasta.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a 3 quart baking dish, layer ziti, mushrooms, sausage, mozzarella cheese, and sauce. Repeat layers, and top with grated Parmesan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned and bubbly.