Cheesy Veg Baked Ziti Recipe - Italian Style | Easy and Delicious 2023

Veg Baked Ziti (Italian recipe)

Here's a recipe for a classic Italian-style Veg Baked Ziti:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ziti pasta
• 3 cups marinara sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the ziti pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until they are al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
3. Drain the pasta noodles and rinse them under cold water. Set them aside.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the chopped red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
6. Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
7. In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
8. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
9. Add the cooked ziti pasta to the baking dish.
10. Spoon the vegetable mixture on top of the pasta.
11. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture on top of the vegetables.
12. Pour the remaining marinara sauce on top of the ricotta cheese mixture.
13. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the marinara sauce.
14. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
15. Bake the Veg Baked Ziti in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
16. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
17. Let the Baked Ziti cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Veg Baked Ziti!

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Veg Baked Ziti Nutrition information

Based on the above ingredients, here's the nutrient information for the recipe provided:

Serving size: 1/8 of recipe

• Calories: 542
• Total fat: 25g
• Saturated fat: 13g
• Trans fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 93mg
• Sodium: 919mg
• Total carbohydrate: 45g
• Dietary fiber: 4g
• Total sugars: 8g
• Protein: 33g

Note: The nutrient information may vary slightly depending on the specific brand of ingredients used and the exact method of preparation.