Ziti Baked With Spinach, Tomatoes, and Smoked Gouda |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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From Cooking Light who suggests that you can substitute smoked cheddar for the Gouda, if you like. Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 cup chopped onion |
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, see note |
10 ounces italian-style diced tomatoes |
4 cups baby spinach |
1 1/4 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese or 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese or 1 1/4 cups vegan cheddar cheese, divided |
Directions:
1. Note: Tomato should contain basil, garlic, and oregano. Look for the canned version.
2. Preheat oven to 375°.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions but OMIT salt and fat. Drain well.
4. Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over medium high heat. Add onion and pepper then sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic to pan then sauté 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
5. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add spinach to pan then cook, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds or until it wilts. Remove from heat.
7. Add cooked pasta and 3/4 cup cheese to tomato mixture, tossing well to combine.
8. Spoon pasta mixture into an 11 x 7 baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.
9. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
10. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
11. A note: Vegan subs may not act like normal cheese instead watch the time.
12. For Vegan use the soy cheese.
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