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A plate of baked ziti topped with melted cheese and fresh parsley.
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Baked Ziti With Spinach, Zucchini and Mushrooms

The kids will love eating their veggies when you serve this delicious baked ziti with spinach, zucchini and mushrooms
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword baked ziti, baked ziti with spinach, dinner recipe, ziti
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 -10
Calories 160kcal
Author Lisa O'Driscoll | Fun Money Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 lb box ziti
  • 2 24 oz jars pasta sauce
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 4 oz mushrooms
  • 8 oz part skim ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups part skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Extra parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • Cook ziti according to package
  • Chop zucchini, spinach, mushrooms and parsley.
  • Set parsley aside.
  • Saute zucchini in olive oil for three minutes. Add spinach and mushrooms and saute for two additional minutes.
  • Cook ground turkey and pour into large bowl.
  • Add sauteed mixture, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic and pasta sauce. Stir.
  • Cover the bottom of a 9x13 glass pan (or casserole dish) with a thin layer of the meat & veggie mixture.
  • Add 1/2 of the cooked ziti.
  • Next, add 1/2 of the remaining meat & veggie mixture.
  • Add 1/2 of the ricotta.
  • Add 1/2 of the mozzarella.
  • Repeat.
  • Top with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • Garnish with extra parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 554mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g