Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
½ yellow onion, small diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound dry ziti
1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, brown and crumble the Italian sausage. Lower heat to medium-low. Add onion and garlic, cooking for 1 additional minute.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot. Drain pasta and return to pot. Stir in sausage, marinara sauce and salt and pepper. Stir in basil and Parmesan cheese, if desired.
4. Transfer sausage and pasta mixture into a casserole dish. Top with mozzarella cheese.
5. Loosely cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese turns golden brown.

6. Serve with oven-roasted zucchini.