lasagna-style-baked-ziti

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Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti

The perfect weeknight dinner does, indeed, exist.

Ingredients

  1. 12 ounces ziti (about 4 cups)

  2. 1 tablespoon olive oil

  3. 1 large onion, chopped

  4. 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  5. ½ pound lean ground beef

  6. kosher salt and black pepper

  7. 1 26-ounce jar marinara sauce

  8. 1 bunch spinach, thick stems removed (about 4 cups)

  9. ½ cup ricotta

  10. ½ cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)

  11. 1 cup grated mozzarella (4 ounces)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400° F. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain it and return it to the pot.

  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 4 to 5 minutes.

  3. Add the beef, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon until it’s no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes.

  4. Toss the pasta with the meat mixture, marinara sauce, spinach, ricotta, and ¼ cup of the Parmesan.

  5. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or 4 large ramekins. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and the remaining ¼ cup of the Parmesan. Bake until the cheese melts, 12 to 15 minutes.