Pumpkin Baked Ziti With Sage and Lavender Sausage Author: Inspired by Tasty Ingredients 1 pound ziti or rigatoni noodles, cooked to al dente 1 pound sweet Italian sausage 1/2 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 5 sage leaves, chopped, plus more for garnish 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes pinch