Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh oregano (optional)
- 1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
- 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 (15 ounce) container low fat cottage cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove liquid
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
directions
- Cook the ziti according to the package instructions.
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- In a large pot, over medium-low heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until the onion is transparent, 10-12 minutes. Add the garlic and oregano (if using) and cook for 2 minutes. Add the pasta sauce and heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan, ricotta, and spinach and toss again. Spread the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or individual ramekins and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Bake until the mozzarella melts, about 15 minutes.
- Tip: If you prefer, substitute chopped broccoli for the spinach.
- To Freeze: Assemble (but do not bake) the casserole. Cover tightly with two layers of aluminum foil. Store for up to 3 months.
- To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or thaw partially in the microwave. Cover and heat in a 350° F oven for 1 hour. Uncover and heat until the mozzarella melts, about 10 minutes more.
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Reviews
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This was a great recipe. We substituted whole grain pasta and it turned out great. We both grew up on feed lots, and next time, we will probably add a pound of hamburger. We didn't put in the fresh oregano and we used frozen broccoli instead of spinach, but all in all, a great meal. Defiantly will make again!
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Easy to make and yummy! Only drawback was the toddler wouldn't touch it--so much for sneaking him some spinach! ;) Lots of room to play with this recipe and it made lots so I can freeze for meals on hectic days. Thanks for sharing! Caution: Make sure you really like/have tried the jarred sauce before you add it! oops.
Tweaks
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This was a great recipe. We substituted whole grain pasta and it turned out great. We both grew up on feed lots, and next time, we will probably add a pound of hamburger. We didn't put in the fresh oregano and we used frozen broccoli instead of spinach, but all in all, a great meal. Defiantly will make again!
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