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baked ziti

A delicious baked ziti dish with spinach and cheese, perfect for family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz uncooked ziti pasta
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 oz frozen spinach thawed
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 8 oz fat-free ricotta cheese
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella
  • olive oil cooking spray

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with oil spray.
  2. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, drain and return to pot.
  3. In a medium saucepan, sauté garlic in olive oil, add spinach, salt, pepper, crushed tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add sauce to pasta, mix in half of the mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta cheese. Transfer to baking pan.
  5. Spread the pasta mixture evenly, top with remaining mozzarella, cover with foil.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are browned. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This baked ziti with spinach is a family favorite and easy to prepare.