Ziti - Lasagna style Baked Ziti

By PamCallan

Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion diced
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 lb ground beef (optional 1 can vege burger instead)
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh oregano (optional)
• 1 jar (26 oz) pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan
• 1 container (15 oz) ricotta
• 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove liquid
• 1 cup grated mozarella

Preparation

Step 1

Cook Ziti
Oven 400 degrees
In a large pot at med-low heat; heat oil, add onion, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes until soft.
Add beef/burger. Drain liquid.
Add garlic and oregano.
Add pasta sauce and heat for 3 minutes
Remove from heat. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
Add parmesan, ricottal and spinach; and toss again.
Spread in 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle top with mozzarella.
Bake 15 minutes until cheese melts.