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No-Boil Baked Ziti with Spinach, Mushrooms and Ricotta - a simple, healthy one-pot meal with only 15 minutes of hands-on time before baking in the oven. Vegan and GF adaptable!

Baked Ziti with Spinach &amp; Mushrooms 

olive oil

onion, chopped

garlic cloves, rough chopped

salt, pepper

chili flakes

Italian seasoning

baby spinach, chopped spinach

chicken stock

dry ziti

ricotta, or herbed tofu ricotta

pecorino

mozzarella cheese

basil

In a large, 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add onion, garlic and mushrooms and season generously with salt and pepper,  cooking and stirring until mushrooms release all their liquids and this cooks off, and eventually they get golden brown, about 12 minutes. Taste and make sure these are salted and flavorful.

Add spinach and wilt, then add 2 cups of broth or stock, a jar of marinara sauce and the dry pasta ( about 2 ¾-3 cups dry). Stir, and bring to a simmer. Dot with the dollops of ricotta. Sprinkle with mozzarella and pecorino.  Cover well and place in the oven to bake for 30 minutes.

Uncover and let the cheese get a little golden for a couple of minutes. If there seems to be too much liquid left in the pan, simply simmer uncovered on the stovetop  for 1-2 minutes until it evaporates.

Garnish with fresh herbs and chili flakes.

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It was amazing. Will definitely make again and again. Super easy, and the clean up also one pan! Can’t beat that. I am excited to try many more of your recipes, they all look amazing. Thank you! ♥️

Absolutely amazing!!! 
I added squash (because I didn’t have enough mushrooms) and crushed tomatoes. Fresh Cilantro for garnish. Appreciate the recipe so much!!!
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mushrooms, sliced (cremini, portobello,

salt

pepper

Italian herbs

veggie broth (or chicken broth)

dry ziti pasta

ricotta cheese, or herbed tofu ricotta

garnish with fresh basil (or Italian parsley) and chili flakes.

In a large, 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat, add onion, garlic and mushrooms and season generously with salt and pepper, Italian herbs, cooking and stirring until mushrooms release all their liquids and this cooks off, and eventually they get golden brown, about 12 minutes. Taste and make sure these are salted and flavorful.

Add fresh spinach and wilt, then add 2 cups of broth or stock, a jar of marinara sauce and the dry pasta (about 2 ¾-3 cups dry). Stir, and bring to a simmer. Dot with the dollops of ricotta. Sprinkle with mozzarella and pecorino.  Cover well and place in the oven to bake for 30 minutes.

Uncover and let the cheese get a little golden for a couple of minutes (feel free to broil).  If there seems to be too much liquid left in the pan, simply simmer uncovered on the stovetop for 1-2 minutes until it evaporates.

Absolutely delicious! I used both sausage and mushrooms. I cannot believe that such an easy dish to make can taste so darn good! Thank you for this recipe.

So good!  Followed recipe to a t using the herbed tofu ricotta. Delish!  Thank you!

Fast and delicious! I made this with chicken Italian sausage, mushrooms and chickpea pasta. Bonus points for leftovers for the whole family. My two-year old couldn't get enough of this baked ziti - she insisted on seconds, thirds, and fourths. A home run recipe, just like every other one on this fabulous site.

Instructions are terrible. When do I put in the italian seasoning? Bring to a simmer then cook to cook the noodles or just as soon as it starts to simmer I throw it in the oven?

I tried this last night with Beyond Beef. TBH, the Beyond had a slightly strange flavor, and I think I would have preferred using only mushrooms. Next time I make it, I'll probably slightly reduce the broth, too, as the finished dish had a bit too much liquid.

This is a fun recipe! I threw the Italian Seasoning in with the pasta as I like the Rosemary to cook in and soften if possible. I wondered if next time a splash of Brandy in the sauce and a fresh basil garnish would be nice? But it's also very delicious the way it is! Thank you for sharing.

Fantastic. My picky family devoured it. Next time I want to sub out 1/2 cup of the broth for a dry red wine.

Made this with bow ties instead of ziti and my family LOVED it! Great flavors, very hearty and warm. Thank you for this recipe!

So delicious!!! I topped mine with a fresh squeeze of lemon and peacans. Such a good meal for a pot luck or dinner party.

I made this with Protein Plus penne pasta for extra protein and added zucchini for more veggies. Turned out great!

Tastes great when I happen to look at the right spot for the pasta measurement. However, the amount of pasta in the ingredients list is not consistent with what you say in the paragraph description of the recipe.

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Healthy Baked Ziti is a lighter twist on a classic Italian dish. Made with ground turkey and whole wheat pasta, it's a hearty meal the anyone will love! Easily made gluten free + simple to prepare!

Healthy Baked Ziti

whole wheat ziti

lb turkey

oz canned chopped tomatoes

oz tomato sauce

mozzarella (separated)

ricotta cheese

parmesan cheese

Basil

garlic powder

Pepper

Preheat oven to 350. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil ziti until al dente- approximately 6 minutes. Check your pasta box and I would suggest to cook ½ the time they recommend. Remember, the ziti will continue to cook in the oven!&nbsp;

While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a separate pan. Brown the turkey until completely cooked&nbsp;(approximately 10 minutes) + set aside.

In a mixing bowl, mix together 1 cup of mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan cheese, basil + pepper. Toss the cooked ziti with the cheese mixture and stir.

Stir in ground turkey, tomatoes + spices to pasta/cheese mixture. Pour pasta mixture into 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the pasta mixture.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes until cheese is melted.

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Healthy Baked Ziti is a lighter twist on a classic Italian dish. Made with ground turkey and whole wheat pasta, it’s a hearty meal the anyone will love! Easily made gluten free + simple to prepare!

This healthy baked ziti recipe is the ultimate classic Italian comfort food! Pasta baked with a delicious red sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella melted on top. But don&#039;t worry, this lightened-up version does not skimp on the bold Italian flavors that you look forward to with a cheesy baked ziti. It can be assembled ahead of time for an easy dinner or to feed a crowd at your next party.

lb dry ziti or penne pasta (whole grain

ricotta cheese (drain excess liquid)

cheese

garlic

onion powder

red pepper

spaghetti sauce (homemade

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Bring a 5-6 quart pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 5 minutes. The pasta should still have a bite to it after it cooks. This helps keep the pasta from getting mushy.

Drain the pasta and rinse. Place the pasta into a 9 x13 baking dish.

Mix ricotta cheese, egg, romano or parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in the crushed red pepper if you&#39;re using it.

Mix the ricotta cheese mixture and spaghetti sauce in with the pasta. Start with 3-cups of sauce and add more if you need to. The pasta should be covered with sauce and cheese mixture.

Sprinkle mozzarella over the top of the pasta mixture.

Cover with foil and bake for 55 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and the baked ziti is bubbling on the sides.

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This healthy baked ziti recipe is the ultimate classic Italian comfort food! Pasta baked with a delicious red sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella melted on top.

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