[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=""]When I moved home I strategically chose my town because I was close enough to get to see my parents whenever I wanted however I was far enough away they wouldn’t just “pop in”. I am one of those people that love a good “pop in” please stop by anytime you are driving or walking by. <!--more-->

Then I panic search the fridge and freezer and go oh what will I feed them or send them home with! So I automatically like to have prepared or simple ingredients in the house.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="1450" img_size="full" onclick="link_image"][vc_column_text single_style=""]Regardless if I have days or minutes to prepare this is always a go too. Typically I lean towards small portion meals but this one will feed 8-10 adults with left overs! Plus it is so meaty and cheesy all you need to pair with it is toasted garlic ciabatta bread and a tossed salad.[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid element_width="6" grid_id="vc_gid:1705394981646-1ac291ae-ee8e-6" include="1452,1453"][vc_column_text single_style=""]You can also separate this out to 6X9 pans which are great to feed 2-4 people. I get them at dollar tree and you get 2 for $1.25 which makes them freezer friendly! This recipe will make 3 of the 6x9 pans.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text single_style=""]Large Ragu garlic and onion or traditional sauce (45 oz)
16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
15 oz ricotta cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 eggs
1/2 TSP Garlic powder
1/2 TSP Onion powder
1/2 TSP crushed red pepper flakes
HOT ground sausage (or sage your preference)
1 box of ziti noodles (can sub with penne too)[/vc_column_text][vc_media_grid grid_id="vc_gid:1705394981647-cbb3a10f-1d64-1" include="1454,1455,1456"][vc_column_text single_style=""]<strong>Instructions:</strong>
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 	<li>Brown the ground sausage in a skillet, drain grease.</li>
 	<li>Boil 8 cups of water, cook pasta according to instructions</li>
 	<li>Mix everything together in a bowl with the cooked noodles and browned meat</li>
 	<li>Pour a thin layer of red sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 pan</li>
 	<li>Pour entire noodle mixture in the pan</li>
 	<li>Layer red sauce on top of mixture</li>
 	<li>Cover and freezer or skip to step 8</li>
 	<li>Cook in the over at 350 for about 30 mins (sauce is bubbly)</li>
 	<li>Enjoy with toasted garlic ciabatta bread and a fresh tossed salad</li>
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