Baked Ziti

I found this recipe somewhere in college and I've been making it ever since.  Several changes have been made to the recipe, but I think it's finally perfected.  It's great to serve a big group.  I usually double it and make it a few days before and store it in the fridge until I'm ready to bake it. 


Baked Ziti
1 lb. Italian sausage
1 jar spaghetti sauce (Ragu Roasted Garlic)
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1/2-1 cup good red wine
sugar
Italian seasonings
salt
pepper
crushed red pepper
6 oz. provolone cheese, sliced
6 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced (or grated, I just like sliced better)
1 1/2 cup sour cream
16 oz. ziti noodles
1/2 grated Parmesan cheese

Brown sausage in a large skillet; drain. Deglaze the pan with the red wine. Pour in spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, and seasonings. The seasonings are to taste, but it's about a teaspoon or so of sugar, salt, and pepper, about a tablespoon of Italian seasoning, and about 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes and check for seasonings. Adjust as necessary. Cook noodles according to package directions. Layer in a greased 9x13 inch pan: 1/2 the ziti, provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 the spaghetti sauce, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese, remaining sauce, Parmesan cheese (I usually don't measure this, just make sure it covers the top). Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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