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Veggie Packed Baked Ziti with Spinach

A hearty baked ziti dish loaded with vegetables and spinach for a nutritious meal.
Temps de préparation 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson 30 minutes
Temps total 45 minutes
Portions: 6 servings
Type de plat: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingrédients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz ziti pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 24 oz marinara sauce
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
For the Cheese Topping
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Baking dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the marinara sauce and chopped spinach. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce mixture. Transfer to a baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtéines: 15gFat: 12gLipides saturés: 4gCholéstérol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFibre: 5gSucre: 8gVitamine A: 50IUVitamine C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgFer: 3mg

Notes

You can add other vegetables like zucchini or eggplant for extra flavor.

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