Best 7 Baked Ziti With Spinach And Tomatoes Recipes

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**Baked Ziti with Spinach and Tomatoes: A Flavorful Symphony of Italian Delights**

Ziti, a classic Italian pasta, takes center stage in this delectable dish, harmoniously blended with fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and a symphony of herbs and spices. This tantalizing recipe promises a culinary journey through the heart of Italy, where rustic charm meets modern culinary artistry. Discover the secrets behind this exquisite dish, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the perfect cooking technique. Unveil the culinary magic of Baked Ziti with Spinach and Tomatoes, a dish that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed hills of Italy.

**Additional Recipes to Tempt Your Palate:**

- **Classic Baked Ziti:** Experience the timeless flavors of traditional Baked Ziti, a comforting casserole that combines pasta, cheese, and a rich tomato sauce. This classic recipe is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for family gatherings and cozy weeknight dinners.

- **Ziti with Sausage and Peppers:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this hearty and flavorful dish, featuring succulent Italian sausage, bell peppers, and a zesty tomato sauce. The combination of savory sausage and colorful peppers adds a delightful dimension to this classic pasta bake.

- **Creamy Pesto Ziti:** Indulge in a creamy and aromatic twist on Baked Ziti, where a velvety pesto sauce takes the spotlight. Fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts come together to create a vibrant and flavorful sauce that perfectly coats the tender ziti pasta.

- **Baked Ziti with Chicken and Spinach:** Delight in a protein-packed and healthy version of Baked Ziti, featuring tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a light tomato sauce. This recipe offers a balanced meal with lean protein, nutritious greens, and a flavorful sauce that the whole family will love.

- **Vegetarian Baked Ziti:** Cater to your vegetarian preferences with this meatless version of Baked Ziti, featuring an array of colorful vegetables roasted to perfection. Eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms add a medley of flavors and textures, while a rich tomato sauce brings everything together in a harmonious blend.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED ZITI WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES



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Offer this simple, hearty dish with a green salad, crusty garlic bread and a light red wine, like Beaujolais.

Provided by Carmela M. Meely

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Mozzarella     Sausage     Spinach     Bon Appétit     California

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound hot Italian sausages, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 28-ounce can diced peeled tomatoes
1/4 cup purchased pesto sauce
10 ounces ziti or penne pasta (about 3 cups), freshly cooked
8 cups ready-to-use spinach leaves (about 2/3 of 10-ounce package)
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion and garlic and sauté until sausage is cooked through, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices to pan. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in pesto. Season sauce with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
  • Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly oil 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish. Combine pasta, spinach, mozzarella and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese in large bowl. Stir in hot tomato sauce. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese over. Bake until sauce bubbles and cheeses melt, about 30 minutes.

SPINACH ZITI



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A simple, colorful pasta dish. Serve with a tossed salad and freshly grated parmesan cheese for a great meal.

Provided by Sue H.

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Ziti Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces ziti pasta
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
2 ounces cream cheese
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium sized non-reactive pan, combine tomatoes and hot pepper flakes. Warm over medium-low heat, breaking up tomatoes if necessary.
  • Drain pasta and return to hot pan. Add spinach, cream cheese and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, over low heat until spinach wilts, 1-2 minutes. Pour tomato sauce over spinach ziti. Stir and toss gently to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 193.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

HERBY SPINACH AND MUSHROOM BAKED ZITI



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Traditional baked ziti is gussied up with cremini mushrooms, baby spinach and lots of basil and parsley.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
One 15-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
4 large sprigs fresh basil plus 1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
6 cups baby spinach
1 pound dried ziti
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and 1 cup water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the basil sprigs and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the basil sprigs and stir in the chopped basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cook the ziti in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl.
  • Add the tomato sauce, half of both the mozzarella and Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving.

BAKED ZITI WITH SPINACH AND VEAL



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 bundles farm spinach, trimmed, washed and dried, chopped
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground veal
1 small carrot, peeled and finely chopped
2 large shallots or 1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 to 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons very thinly sliced fresh sage (a small handful of leaves)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine or chicken stock-in-a-box
1 pound ziti, whole wheat pasta or whole grain ziti
4 tablespoons butter
3 rounded tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups milk
Freshly grated nutmeg, to your taste
About 1 1/2 cups grated Italian fontina (recommended: Fontina Val D'Aosta or 6 ounces Gruyere cheese)
About 3/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta.
  • In the skillet heat the olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium to medium-high heat. Add the ground veal and lightly brown and crumble, then add the chopped carrot, shallots, garlic, and sage and season with salt and a little pepper and cook to soften carrots and onions, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, add the wine and turn the heat down a bit to simmer gently.
  • Meanwhile, drop the pasta in salted water and undercook by 2 minutes from package cooking directions.
  • In a saucepot over medium to medium-high heat, add butter and melt, whisk in the flour for 1 minute then whisk in the milk, bring to a bubble and season with more salt than pepper and a few grates of nutmeg. When the sauce has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon taste and adjust nutmeg and pepper to your liking.
  • Add the spinach to the veal until it is wilted and incorporate, then stir together the pasta, veal mixture, and sauce. Pour the mixture into a casserole and top with the cheeses. Cool, cover and store for a make-ahead meal.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the casserole on a baking sheet to catch the drips and bake in a hot oven until brown and bubbly, 35 to 45 minutes if reheating, 15 to 20 minutes, if not.

BAKED ZITI WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES



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This is real comfort food for those cold winter evenings. Source unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 oz hot italian sausage, casing removed
1 medium onion, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 can diced tomatoes, 28 oz
1/2 cup pesto sauce
salt and pepper to taste
vegetable oil
10 oz. ziti or penne
1 pkg. ready to use spinach leaves, 6 oz
8 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Warm large pan over medium high heat. Mix the sausage, onion and garlic in pan. Sauté for 1 minute or til sausage is cooked through, stirring to crumble; drain. Stir in undrained tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes or til sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Stir in the pesto. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 375. Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with small amount of oil Fill large pot with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add ziti. Cook til al dente; drain. Mix ziti, spinach, mozzarella cheese, and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese in large bowl. Stir in tomato mixture. Remove to baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese over ziti mixture.
  • 3. Bake for 30 minutes or until sauce bubbles and cheese melts. Makes 4 servings.

BAKED ZITI WITH SPINACH, SAUSAGE, AND MOZZARELLA



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Make and share this Baked Ziti With Spinach, Sausage, and Mozzarella recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 lb hot Italian turkey sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup pesto sauce
10 ounces ziti pasta, cooked
8 ounces fresh spinach leaves, chopped (stems removed)
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add sausage, onion, and garlic, and saute until sausage cooked through, about 10 minutes, breaking up meat with back of spoon. Add tomatoes with juice to pan. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in pesto sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly oil 13 x 9 glass baking dish. Combine pasta, spinach, mozzarella, and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese in large bowl. Stir in hot tomato sauce. Mix gently until spinach is wilted. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese over top. Bake until sauce bubbles and cheese melt, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 749.9, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6, Protein 22.5

ZITI BAKED WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES, AND SMOKED GOUDA



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Make and share this Ziti Baked With Spinach, Tomatoes, and Smoked Gouda recipe from Food.com.

Provided by That is Dr House to

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, see note
10 ounces Italian-style diced tomatoes
4 cups Baby Spinach
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese or 1 1/4 cups vegan cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Note: Tomato should contain basil, garlic, and oregano. Look for the canned version.
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions but OMIT salt and fat. Drain well.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over medium high heat. Add onion and pepper then sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic to pan then sauté 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add spinach to pan then cook, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds or until it wilts. Remove from heat.
  • Add cooked pasta and 3/4 cup cheese to tomato mixture, tossing well to combine.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into an 11 x 7 baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
  • A note: Vegan subs may not act like normal cheese instead watch the time.
  • For Vegan use the soy cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 32.2, Sodium 265.1, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 15.6

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe calls for spinach and tomatoes, but you can also use other vegetables, such as zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not hold its shape in the casserole.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Some good options include mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. This recipe is just a starting point. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique baked ziti dish.

Conclusion:

Baked ziti with spinach and tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying casserole that the whole family will love.

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