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Spinach Baked Ziti

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Calories 547kcal

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Crushed red pepper optional
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1-pound box ziti or penne rigate
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup parmesan
  • 1 8-ounce packages shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 500℉.
  • Add olive oil to a deep, 12-inch or larger oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, saute 1 minute, add spinach, saute 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle salt and pepper and crushed red pepper if using. Add tomatoes, basil, and oregano and stir well. Reduce heat simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add 4 cups water and dry pasta, bring to a boil, cover reduce heat to a low boil and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until noodles are tender.
  • Stir in ricotta and parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on top.
  • Place in oven for 10 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Spinach Baked Ziti
Amount per Serving
Calories
547
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16.6
g
26
%
Cholesterol
 
33
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
1041
mg
45
%
Carbohydrates
 
73.1
g
24
%
Fiber
 
8.7
g
36
%
Sugar
 
9.2
g
10
%
Protein
 
30.9
g
62
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.