Ingredients for Veggie Lovers Baked Ziti
- Olive Oil
- Yellow Squash
- Mushrooms
- Frozen Chopped Spinach
- Frozen Broccoli
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Alfredo Sauce
- Ziti Pasta
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Ground Beef
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
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How to Make Veggie Lovers Baked Ziti
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 2 cups of chopped butternut squash and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash begins to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add 5 ounces of fresh spinach and cook until wilted and any excess water evaporates, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 (24 ounce) jar of your favorite marinara sauce, 1 (15 ounce) container of ricotta cheese, and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked squash and spinach; stir to combine and heat through.
- In a large bowl, toss 1 pound of cooked ziti pasta with the vegetable sauce, 1 pound of optional ground beef (cooked and drained), and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Lightly coat a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
20 g
Sugar
32g
Fat
32g
Carbs
14g
