Baked Ziti Meatless

Hearty, comforting, and completely meat-free, this Baked Ziti Meatless recipe is a crowd-pleasing dinner that's both satisfying and easy to make! Featuring al dente ziti pasta layered with creamy ricotta, sautéed spinach, a rich marinara sauce, and a luxurious blend of melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, this dish is packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for vegetarians or anyone craving a delicious, cheesy baked pasta, this recipe comes together in just 45 minutes and is ideal for feeding a family or serving at gatherings. With its golden, bubbly top and irresistible layers of goodness, this meatless baked ziti will quickly become a go-to favorite. It's an easy, meatless comfort food classic that pairs beautifully with a crisp green salad and a slice of garlic bread!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 oz ziti pasta
• 28 oz marinara sauce
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ziti pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, the cooked spinach mixture, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form the cheese filling.

Step 6

Add half of the cooked ziti to the prepared baking dish. Spread half of the marinara sauce evenly over the pasta.

Step 7

Spread the cheese filling mixture evenly over the marinara sauce layer.

Step 8

Add the remaining cooked ziti on top of the cheese filling, followed by the remaining marinara sauce.

Step 9

Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese over the top layer of marinara sauce.

Step 10

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the baked ziti rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2099.5 grams (2099.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3704

Total Fat 151.80g	195%
Saturated Fat 76.50g	383%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 501mg	167%
Sodium 6916mg	301%
Total Carbohydrate 406.60g	148%
Dietary Fiber 33.40g	119%
Total Sugars 33.10g
Protein 201.90g	404%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4481mg	345%
Iron 22mg	122%
Potassium 476mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.0%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 42.8%