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.
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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
Steps
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with oil spray.
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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.
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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.
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Add sauce to the pasta and combine. Add half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and ricotta. Mix well then transfer to the baking pan.
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Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Top with the remaining mozzarella and cover with foil.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until mozzarella is melted and the edges are lightly browned. Let it cool 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| uncooked ziti | 12 oz | - | - |
| crushed tomatoes | 28 oz | $0.75/kg | $2.10 |
| olive oil | 1 tsp | - | - |
| garlic | 3 cloves | - | - |
| package frozen spinach | 10 oz | - | - |
| oregano | 1 tsp | - | - |
| chopped fresh basil | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste | - | - | - |
| fat-free ricotta | 8 oz | - | - |
| grated Parmesan cheese | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| shredded part skim mozzarella | 2 cups | - | - |
| olive oil cooking spray | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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