Baked Ziti With Spinach Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti With Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb hot Italian sausage, crumbled; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup red wine; 1 tablespoon italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ cup sugar; salt and pepper; 1 lb whole milk ricotta cheese; 3 eggs, slightly beaten; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend; 2 cups fresh Baby Spinach, wrung out and coarsely chopped; 1 lb ziti pasta, cooked for 5 minutes only; 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, for topping

Servings: persons

1 lb hot Italian sausage, crumbled
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup red wine
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup sugar
salt and pepper
1 lb whole milk ricotta cheese
3 eggs, slightly beaten
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¼ cup parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
2 cups fresh Baby Spinach, wrung out and coarsely chopped
1 lb ziti pasta, cooked for 5 minutes only
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend, for topping

1
Cook sausage on stovetop; medium heat until no longer pink, drain.
2
Return to heat and add wine.
3
Cook until evaporated.
4
Add garlic and cook 2 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients for sauce.
6
Bring to slow boil; Partially cover and reduce heat to low.
7
Simmer sauce for approximately 1 hour.
8
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
9
Combine all ingredients for cheese filling.
10
Add layer of sauce to bottom of 13x9 inch dish.
11
Layer half of noodles, half of cheese filling.
12
Layer small amount of sauce.
13
Repeat noodles and cheese layers.
14
Cover with layer of sauce.
15
You will have extra sauce and you can use this on the side if desired.
16
Cover with foil and bake 45-60 minutes or until bubbling at edges.
17
Remove foil and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
18
Return to oven for additional 5 minutes.
19
Remove from oven let set for 15 minutes then Enjoy!

1256

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb hot Italian sausage, crumbled, 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti With Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Ziti With Spinach

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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