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Baked Ziti with Spinach Recipe

Lisa Grant
Baked Ziti with Spinach is a family favorite no one will ever get tired of. A classic Italian meal that's sure to please!
4 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 431 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 3 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade or jarred
  • 1 10 ounce package Chopped Frozen Spinach Defrosted
  • 12 ounce box Ziti Pasta Or penne pasta
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Divided
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan, brown ground beef on medium high heat for 10 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Add marinara sauce and spinach to the pan and simmer on low for 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • While sauce is simmering, cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain.
  • Add drained pasta to saucepan and turn off heat. Stir in the ricotta cheese, half the mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Put the pasta mixture into a large casserole dish and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Loosely cover with foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 37gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 864mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12g
Keyword Baked, Dinners, Easy Dinners, Family Meals and Snacks, Italian, Make Ahead, Pasta, Spinach
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