Categories: main course, not tried

Ingredients

• 12 ounces ziti (about 4 cups)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 26-ounce jar marinara sauce
• 1 bunch spinach, thick stems removed (about 4 cups)
• 1/2 cup ricotta
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
• 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.

6. Nutritional Information

7. Per Serving

8. Calories 792Calories From Fat 36%

9. Fat 30g

10. Sat Fat 11g

11. Cholesterol 60mg

12. Sodium 1765mg

13. Protein 41mg

14. Carbohydrate 93g

15. Fiber 10g

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