Cheesy Baked Ziti with Spinach
Cheesy baked ziti with spinach is an easy vegetarian pasta dinner made with marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and fresh spinach, baked until bubbly and golden.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can add red pepper flakes for heat or substitute frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry) if fresh spinach isn’t available.