Baked Ziti with Spinach and Meat
Cost $15, save $25
Source: Recommended by CookGo
- 70 Min
- 12 Servings
- $15
Baked Ziti with Spinach and Meat
Cost $15, save $25
Source: Recommended by CookGo
- 70 Min
- 12 Servings
- $15
INGREDIENTS
Pasta
- 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
Meat
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Vegetables
- đź§… 1 medium onion, chopped
- đź§„ 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 12 ounces baby spinach
Sauce and Oil
- 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- ÂĽ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning
- đź§‚ Salt to taste
STEPS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and 1/2 of the garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and onion is wilted, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
While meat sauce is simmering, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add remaining garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook, tossing occasionally, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Mix together ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and wilted spinach in a large bowl until well combined. Season with salt.
Place 1/2 of the ziti in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and layer with 1/2 of the meat sauce. Spread provolone cheese on top to form a flat surface. Spread spinach mixture over the top, then cover with remaining ziti and meat sauce. Top with 2 tablespoons Parmesan and sprinkle mozzarella over top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let firm up for at least 10 minutes before serving.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
503
Calories
- 29gProtein
- 50gCarbs
- 20gFats
đź’ˇ Tips
Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.Use whole-wheat ziti for added fiber.Prepare a double batch and freeze one for future meals.Top with fresh basil or parsley for added freshness and flavor.
⚠️ Precautions
This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.