Baked Ziti Jump To Recipe This post may contain affiliate links.Please read my disclosure policy.This baked ziti recipe is quick to prep, simple to customize, and always so cozy and delicious.

Cozy, cheesy, and guaranteed to make the whole table happy.♡ With our boys starting school next week (first day of daycare and pre-K — my heart!), I’m lining up a few low-fuss dinners like this baked ziti to help us all do our best to get back into the school year routine.This one’s a forever favorite — tender pasta tossed with savory Italian sausage, crispy pancetta, fresh spinach, and plenty of melty mozzarella and Parmesan, all tossed with a jar of your favorite marinara sauce and baked until bubbly and golden.

It’s one of those standby recipes that’s ultra-simple, endlessly customizable, freezer-friendly, and a win with kiddos and adults alike.We like to serve ours up with a side salad or some air-fryer broccoli, garlic bread, maybe a glass of red wine.And if there are leftovers, they reheat like a dream for an easy lunch the next day.

It’s the kind of cozy comfort we’re ready to bring back this time of year.Let’s make some together! Recipe Tips Want to make the most of this recipe? Keep these quick tips in mind: Undercook the pasta slightly.Pull the pasta from the boiling water about 1 minute before it reaches al dente so it doesn’t overcook and get soggy while baking in the sauce.

Drain pancetta on paper towels.This keeps the

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