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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

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Mix together ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and wilted spinach in a large bowl until well combined. Season with salt.

6

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.

7

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

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503

Calories

  • 29g
    Protein
  • 50g
    Carbs
  • 20g
    Fats

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.