Beautiful Baked Ziti

• 1 (19 ounce) package Johnsonville Italian Sweet Sausage Links
• 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen garlic bread, ends removed and cut into 9 slices
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 medium roma tomatoes, cut into slices
• 9 fresh basil leaves

1. Cook sausage links according to package directions; drain, cut into 1/4-inch slices.
2. In a large bowl, combine sausage slices, pasta, pasta sauce, water, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pepper and mix well.
3. Spoon mixture into a greased 9-in. x 13-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
4. Arrange garlic bread slices on top of meat mixture.
5. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
6. In a small bowl, dip tomato slices into olive oil.
7. Place one slice of tomato on each piece of bread.
8. Bake uncovered, at 400u0b0F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve.

italian sweet sausage, penne pasta, pasta sauce, water, fresh basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, pepper, garlic bread, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, roma tomatoes, fresh basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beautiful-baked-ziti-512157 (may not work)