Carolyn’s Baked Ziti

Posted on January 26, 2012

Rancho Penasquitos resident Carolyn Lyons is married to Joe Lyons. They have two boys. The Lyons moved to 92129 in 1994 prior to having their first son, Erik, in 1998. Kevin soon followed in 2000. Both boys attend Mesa Verde Middle School and play club soccer for the Poway Vaqueros and baseball for the California Lookouts.

Baked Ziti is a family favorite in their home. “It’s a traditional Italian recipe, but slightly altered to meet our family’s taste,” said Carolyn. “The recipe is fast and easy, something that works in our busy house.”

This and other recipes can be found in the “Park Village Favorites” cookbook. To order a cookbook, contact the Cookbook Committee at pvcooksorders@gmail.com.

IngredientsDirections

1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 jar marinara sauce
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
1½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 cup ziti pasta, cooked and drained
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Cook the sausage, onion and garlic over med-high heat
3. Add sauce, mushrooms, tomatoes, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and pasta
4. Spoon mixture into a baking dish
5. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese on top
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes