Veggie Lovers Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Veggie Lovers Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 medium yellow squash or 3 medium zucchini; 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced (optional); 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed (optional); 1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce (I use Hunt's Chunky Vegetable); 1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce (or make your own- 2 cups); 12 ounces ziti pasta or 12 ounces penne, cooked and kept warm; 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 lb ground beef, browned (optional); nonstick cooking spray

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium yellow squash or 3 medium zucchini
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli, thawed (optional)
1 (26 ounce) can spaghetti sauce (I use Hunt's Chunky Vegetable)
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce (or make your own- 2 cups)
12 ounces ziti pasta or 12 ounces penne, cooked and kept warm
3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 lb ground beef, browned (optional)
nonstick cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 425.
2
Heat oil on Med-hi in skillet.
3
Add squash (and optional mushrooms) and season with salt and pepper.
4
Cook until squash starts to brown.
5
Add spinach (and optional broccoli); cook until water evaporates.
6
Blend the sauces into the veggies.
7
Heat through.
8
Toss with pasta, optional ground beef, and half of the cheese.
9
Coat a 13x9 pan with spray.
10
fill dish and top with leftover cheese.
11
Bake 10 min or until cheese melts.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 medium yellow squash or 3 medium zucchini, 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced (optional), 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, and more.

Yes, Veggie Lovers Baked Ziti falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Veggie Lovers Baked Ziti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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