Recipes

Italian · 45 min · serves 8 · Mild

Baked Ziti with Spinach

Ziti baked under mozzarella with a tomato sauce that hides a whole box of spinach.

Inspired by Skinnytaste

Baked ziti with spinach under a browned cheese top in a glass dish

Ingredients

  • Ziti pasta12 oz
  • Water4 quarts
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Olive oil1 tsp
  • Garlic3 cloves
  • Crushed tomatoes28 oz
  • Frozen spinach10 ozNo Spinach? Use kale
  • Dried oregano1 tsp
  • Fresh basil2 tbsp
  • Black pepper1/4 tsp
  • Part-skim ricotta cheese8 oz
  • Parmesan cheese1/4 cupNo Parmesan? Use pecorino
  • Part-skim mozzarella cheese2 cups

Flavor boost

Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning over the cheese before it goes in the oven.

Cook

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