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Loaded Veggie Baked Ziti

Loaded Veggie Baked Ziti That Veggie Lovers Will Adore

This Loaded Veggie Baked Ziti is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that veggie lovers will adore.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ziti
  • 12 oz Ziti Pasta Can substitute with penne or rigatoni.
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese Use part-skim for a lighter version.
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh or frozen, wilted.
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Chopped, mixed colors add visual appeal.
  • 1 cup Zucchini Sliced or diced.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese For topping.
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning For flavor enhancement.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Cooking Pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta, spinach, bell peppers, zucchini, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.
  6. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to add in any extra veggies or proteins to suit your taste. This dish pairs well with a fresh salad.

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