This is the most requested dish from my hubby! Always need to make at least 2 dishes worth!

“This Is the Most Requested Dish From My Hubby! I Always Have to Make at Least 2 Dishes Worth!” 💯🍽️

Every cook has that one recipe — the one that never lasts more than a few minutes on the table. The one people beg you to make “just one more time.” The one that practically disappears while it’s still too hot to eat.

Well, this is that dish in my house.
And when I say my husband is obsessed, I’m not exaggerating. He doesn’t just ask for this — he requests it by name, drops subtle (and not-so-subtle) hints, and even volunteers to help in the kitchen just to get it made faster.

Over time, I’ve learned my lesson: always double the recipe. Because one dish is never enough.

Let me share the recipe that has turned into a household legend:

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Cheesy Baked Ziti with Sausage and Ricotta 🧀🍝❤️

Rich. Hearty. Saucy. Cheesy.
This baked ziti is like lasagna’s easier, faster cousin — and it’s just as comforting. It’s packed with layers of flavor, oozing with melty cheese, and baked to golden, bubbly perfection.

It’s perfect for family dinners, Sunday meal preps, potlucks, or honestly… just feeding someone who really loves pasta (looking at you, hubby).

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🛒 Ingredients (Double it — you’ll thank me later!)

• 1 lb (450g) ziti or penne pasta

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce or homemade tomato sauce

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella, divided

• ½ cup grated Parmesan, divided

• 1 egg (optional, for ricotta mix)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta: Boil ziti in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. Brown the sausage: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook sausage until browned. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer for 5–10 minutes.

3. Mix the ricotta layer: In a bowl, combine ricotta, half the mozzarella, half the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and egg (if using). Mix well.

4. Assemble:

   • In a large baking dish, spread a layer of the meat sauce.

   • Add half the cooked pasta.

   • Dollop ricotta mixture over pasta and gently spread.

   • Add more sauce, then the remaining pasta.

   • Top with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan.

5. Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.

6. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil or parsley if you’re feeling fancy.

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🍝 Why This Recipe Gets Repeated Requests

• Layers of flavor in every bite

• Melty, gooey cheese that satisfies all cravings

• Filling and family-friendly

• Simple ingredients, big payoff

• Perfect leftovers (if there are any)

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💡 Tips to Make It Even Better

• Add sautéed onions, mushrooms, or spinach to the meat sauce for extra flavor and veggies.

• Use spicy Italian sausage if you want a kick.

• Make it ahead and refrigerate overnight — the flavors deepen beautifully.

• Freezes like a dream! Double the batch and save one for a rainy day.

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📝 Final Thoughts

There’s a reason I always make two dishes worth of this baked ziti. The first one vanishes almost instantly — my husband piles it on his plate like it’s his last meal. And the second dish? Let’s just say I guard it with my life for lunch the next day.

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser, a comfort food classic, or a “make once, crave forever” kind of dish… this is it. Simple, cheesy, saucy perfection — and a guaranteed request every single week.