Description
Baked Ziti with Spinach is the ultimate comfort food, combining layers of perfectly cooked ziti pasta, rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and fresh spinach. This cheesy casserole bakes to golden perfection, making it a delightful centerpiece for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavors, this dish will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, sautéed spinach, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the marinara sauce, half of the ziti, and dollops of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers and top with remaining marinara.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan on top. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg