Baked Ziti With Spinach And Smoked Gouda |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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A favorite in our house - even my 3 year old likes it! An easy recipe with great flavor from the garlic & smoked gouda. Ingredients:
8 oz uncooked ziti |
1 t olive oil |
1 c chopped onion |
1 c chopped yellow bell pepper (it's still good if you leave this out!) |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 can diced tomoatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano |
1 can italian seasoned diced tomatoes |
4 c baby spinach |
1 1/4 c shredded, smoked gouda cheese, divided (can substitute smoked cheddar) |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and pepper, saute 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic to pan, saute 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
4. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add spinach to pan; cook 30 seconds or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently.
7. Remove from heat. Add pasta and 3/4 c cheese to tomato mixture, tossing well to combine.
8. Spoon pasta mixture into an 11x7 baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 c cheese.
9. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
10. **Note: I usually have plain diced tomatoes on hand so I use those and add my own spices instead of buying the ones with the seasonings already added.
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