Try this rich baked ziti with sausage and leek ragù for a true taste of Italy.

Zite al forno con ragù di salsiccia e porri

Indulge in the authentic taste of Italian recipes with our baked ziti with sausage and leek ragù. This traditional dish brings the rustic flavors of Italy right to your table, perfect for a family Sunday lunch. The star of this recipe is the ziti, a thick and rough-textured pasta that beautifully holds the hearty ragù.

In this version, ziti are enveloped in a flavorful sausage and leek ragù, enhanced with wine, sage, and rosemary. A creamy béchamel sauce adds richness, while layers of scamorza cheese melt during baking. Parmesan creates a delicious golden crust on top. The result is a rich and substantial baked pasta, combining the robust character of sausage with the aromatic notes of leeks. If you love classic homemade dishes, prepare this baked ziti for your next Sunday meal and share the generous flavors with your loved ones!

If you enjoy this pasta type, try these variations:

• Ziti with Neapolitan Ragù
• Baked Ziti
• Ziti Lardiati
• Fridge-Cleaning Baked Ziti
• White Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 400g Ziti pasta
• 300g Sausage
• 2 Leeks
• 200ml White wine
• Fresh sage leaves
• Fresh rosemary sprigs
• 300ml Béchamel sauce
• 200g Scamorza cheese
• 100g Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. Cook the ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
3. In a pan, heat olive oil and add chopped leeks, cooking until soft.
4. Add the sausage, crumbling it into the pan, and cook until browned.
5. Pour in the white wine, add sage and rosemary, and simmer until the wine evaporates.
6. Mix the béchamel sauce into the ragù, stirring well.
7. In a baking dish, layer the pasta, ragù, and scamorza cheese.
8. Repeat the layers and finish with Parmesan cheese on top.
9. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Total Time: 60 min

Cuisine: Italian