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Baked Ziti Primavera

Baked Ziti Primavera

Cost $20, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 90 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 2 (16 ounce) packages ziti

  • Sauces and Cheese

    • 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
    • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
    • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Italian cheese blend
    • 3 (16 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

  • Vegetables

    • 1 (6 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
    • 1 pound ready-peeled baby carrots
    • 3 small zucchini, diced
    • 1 (6 ounce) package portobello mushroom caps, diced
    • 1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, diced
    • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

  • Seasonings and Oils

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
    • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
    • salt and ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Boil ziti in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer pasta to a large roasting pan.

3

Whisk together 1 jar of spaghetti sauce and ricotta cheese in a bowl. Mix with the pasta.

4

Blend spinach and carrots in a food processor until finely chopped.

5

Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook carrots for 2 minutes. Add zucchini, portobello mushrooms, button mushrooms, and garlic; cook another 4 minutes. Stir in spinach, tomatoes, and seasoning. Remove from heat and mix with ziti.

6

Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the pasta and mix. Pour remaining jars of spaghetti sauce and stir evenly with vegetables.

7

Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1.5 hours in preheated oven.

8

Remove foil and sprinkle remaining cheese over the dish. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes until cheese melts and browns.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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303

Calories

  • 12
    Protein
  • 46
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 Use whole wheat ziti for added fiber.Prepare in advance and freeze for large gatherings.Swap ricotta cheese with cottage cheese for cost savings.