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Sausage and Spinach Baked Ziti

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 40 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 1 pound ziti pasta

  • Oil and Seasoning

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 🧄 1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Meat

    • 10 ounces Italian sausage

  • Vegetables

    • 1 1/2 cups spinach, chopped
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped basil

  • Canned Goods

    • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • Dairy

    • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
    • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
    • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
    • 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

2

Cook ziti pasta in salted boiling water until just tender, drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

3

Cook Italian sausage in olive oil over medium heat, breaking up the meat until no longer pink.

4

Combine sausage with crushed tomatoes (reserve 1/3 cup), garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and spinach. Cook for 10 minutes.

5

In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, heavy cream, mozzarella cubes, Parmesan, garlic granules, and salt.

6

Add sausage mixture and ricotta mixture to pasta, toss well, and thin out with reserved pasta water if needed.

7

Spread reserved tomatoes in the casserole dish, layer with pasta and mixed cheeses, and repeat for a second layer.

8

Bake the ziti in the preheated oven until cheese is golden brown and pasta is hot, about 25–30 minutes.

9

Garnish with chopped basil before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

491

Calories

  • 32g
    Protein
  • 23g
    Carbs
  • 30g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Reserve pasta water for adjusting sauce consistency.Use fresh basil for a fragrant garnish.Serve with garlic bread and salad for a complete meal.Mozzarella cubes can be replaced with shredded mozzarella for a more even texture.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.