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Loaded Meatless Baked Ziti

15-Min Prep

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This Loaded Meatless Baked Ziti is packed with vegetables, making it hearty and nutritious. It's easy to make and extra cheesy.

Loaded Meatless Baked Ziti

Prep Time

15 minutes

Servings

4

INGREDIENTS

Mushrooms

Onion

Pepper

Oil

Salt

Spinach

Marinara

Ziti Pasta

Ricotta

Cheese

Zucchini

Garlic

1

step

Preheat your oven to 350°F and cook ziti al dente according to the directions on the box.

2

step

Prep your vegetables by dicing the zucchini and onion, slicing the mushrooms, and mincing the garlic.

3

step

Add the veggies to a large saucepan or pot with spinach, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook over high heat until the liquid from the veggies releases and the onion turns translucent

GREEN

tip!

An estimated 40% of food produced for consumption is wasted annually in the US. Have veggies in the fridge you need to use up? Use them instead of the zucchini or mushrooms in step 2!

4

step

Add the marinara sauce to the saucepan and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens.

5

step

Remove from heat and stir in the ricotta.

6

step

Add your cooked pasta to the veggie-packed sauce and stir to coat. Transfer the ziti and sauce to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

7

step

Layer the shredded Italian cheese blend on top, completely covering the ziti with cheese.

8

step

Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top layer of cheese is completely melted and starts to brown. Option to garnish with fresh basil. Enjoy!

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