Spinach Ziti Recipe
A comforting and cheesy spinach ziti recipe that’s perfect for a family dinner. This vegetarian pasta bake is loaded with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, making it a flavorful and satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz ziti pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta: Cook the ziti pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the spinach: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add spinach, and cook until wilted.
- Mix the cheeses: Combine ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, seasonings, and sautéed spinach.
- Layer the dish: Spread marinara sauce in a baking dish, layer pasta, cheese mixture, and sauce, repeat, and top with mozzarella.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then bake uncovered until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat ziti for added fiber.
- Add cooked chicken or sausage for extra protein.
- This dish can be assembled ahead and baked later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: ~360 kcal
- Sugar: ~6 g
- Sodium: ~640 mg
- Fat: ~15 g
- Saturated Fat: ~7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~40 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Protein: ~18 g
- Cholesterol: ~65 mg
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