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Loaded Veggie Baked Ziti

Loaded Veggie Baked Ziti That Feels Like Home Cooking

Loaded Veggie Baked Ziti is a comforting dish that perfectly balances flavors, making it a must-try recipe for any home cook.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ziti
  • 1 box ziti pasta gluten-free option available
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese can substitute with plant-based ricotta
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese plus extra for topping
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced; any color
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large pot
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, spinach, bell peppers, zucchini, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle additional mozzarella cheese on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Loaded Veggie Baked Ziti can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.

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