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Meatless Baked Ziti with Ricotta and Mozzarella

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A comforting pasta dish that combines ziti noodles with rich tomato sauce and creamy cheese layers, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ziti pasta (+ salt for pasta water)
  • 1 pound whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound frozen chopped spinach (fully thawed and squeezed dry)
  • 8 ounces shredded or small diced mozzarella cheese (reserve 1 cup for the top)
  • ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 4-5 cups marinara/tomato basil sauce (+ more to top and serve on the side)
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F. Drain excess liquid from the ricotta and spinach.
  2. Boil salted water in a large pot, add the ziti, and cook until just under al dente.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, mozzarella, Pecorino, eggs, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reserve one cup of this mixture.
  4. Drain the ziti and mix it with the cheese mixture, marinara sauce, and olive oil.
  5. Spread a thin layer of sauce in a baking dish, then add the pasta mixture. Top with the reserved cheese mixture and additional mozzarella.
  6. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  7. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve with extra marinara sauce on the side.

Notes

Leftover meatless baked ziti can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for easy meals later. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven at 350°F until heated through.

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