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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound ziti |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 large yellow onion, diced |
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 pound lean ground beef |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano (optional) |
1 26-ounce jar pasta sauce |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated parmesan |
1 15-ounce container ricotta |
1 10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove liquid |
1 cup grated mozzarella |
Directions:
1. Cook the ziti according to the package instructions. Heat oven to 400° F.In a large pot, over medium-low heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the beef, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until no trace of pink remains, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. Add the garlic and oregano (if using) and cook for 2 minutes. Add the pasta sauce and heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan, ricotta, and spinach and toss again. Spread the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or individual ramekins and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Bake until the mozzarella melts, about 15 minutes.Tip: If you prefer, substitute Italian sausage for the ground beef and chopped broccoli for the spinach.To Freeze: Assemble (but do not bake) the casserole. Cover tightly with two layers of aluminum foil. Store for up to 3 months.To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or thaw partially in the microwave. Cover and heat in a 350° F oven for 1 hour. Uncover and heat until the mozzarella melts, about 10 minutes more.
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