Description
Experience a comforting, cheesy delight with this baked ziti, layered with fresh spinach and marinara sauce. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 24 ounces marinara sauce (1 jar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil and add salt. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Spinach: In a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant. Then, add fresh spinach and stir until wilted (about two minutes).
- Mix It All Together: In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sautéed spinach and garlic, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and half of both mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until evenly coated.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread half of the pasta mixture into a greased baking dish. Layer with additional marinara sauce if desired, then top with the remaining pasta mixture.
- Top It Off: Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover with foil and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving hot alongside garlic bread or a crisp salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg