Description
Baked Ziti with Spinach is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings warmth to any table. This cheesy casserole features tender ziti pasta layered with rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and melty mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, each bite offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Whether served with garlic bread or a crisp salad, this dish guarantees satisfaction and joy for all.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach (or 2 cups frozen, thawed)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil water in a large pot; cook ziti until al dente. Drain well.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil; sauté garlic until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and marinara until creamy.
- Fold cooked ziti into the cheese mixture until well combined.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Top with the rest of the pasta mixture and more cheese.
- Cover with foil; bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg