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Baked Ziti with Spinach

Baked ziti is a favorite comfort dish in my home! Adding spinach is a quick and easy way to get more leafy greens into your family's diet without complaints.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 oz uncooked ziti (wheat or gluten-free)
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes (I recommend: Tuttorosso)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 10 oz package frozen spinach (thawed)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
  • 8 oz fat-free ricotta
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded part skim mozzarella ((8 oz total) (I recommend: Polly-O))
  • olive oil cooking spray ()

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with oil spray.
  2. In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to instructions until al dente (I like to under-cook it 3 or 4 minutes as it will cook more in the oven). Drain and return to pot.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, add olive oil and sauté garlic. Add chopped spinach, salt, pepper and crushed tomatoes. Season with basil, oregano, salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes.
  4. Add sauce to the pasta and combine. Add half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and ricotta. Mix well then transfer to the baking pan.
  5. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Top with the remaining mozzarella and cover with foil.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, or until mozzarella is melted and the edges are lightly browned. Let it cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 11/3 scant cups Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 524mg (22%) Fiber 5.5g (22%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Serving 11/3 scant cups
Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 524mg 22%
Fiber 5.5g 22%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.