Cauliflower Baked Ziti

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Chop the cauliflower into small florets and add to a large bowl.

Step 3

Drizzle the cauliflower with oil and sprinkle with the Italian seasoning and salt. Stir to coat.

Step 4

Spread cauliflower in an even layer onto a rimmed baking sheet. You will likely need two baking sheets to fit it all.

Step 5

Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, until cauliflower is browned around the edges.

Step 6

Add the beef to a large skillet over medium heat and cook, crumblin the beef as it cooks. Drain grease.

Step 7

Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the beef and cook for 1 minute.

Step 8

Stir in the marinara and let cook over low heat until warmed through.

Step 9

Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.

Step 10

Add half of the roasted cauliflower to the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.

Step 11

Top with half of the meat sauce.

Step 12

Add the ricotta, Parmesan, egg, parsley, and garlic to a small bowl and stir to combine.

Step 13

Dollop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the meat sauce. Spread to cover the sauce. Top with half of the mozzarella.

Step 14

Add another layer of cauliflower and marinara sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella.

Step 15

Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Step 16

Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.