Italian · easy

Creamy Tuscan Baked Ziti

Name: Creamy Tuscan Baked Ziti
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 oz Ziti Pasta; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 1/2 cup Chicken Broth; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated; 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 4 cups Baby Spinach; 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

Baked ziti in a creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce with garlic, parmesan, and bubbly mozzarella.

50 min
Total: 4
Serves: $10.50
Est. cost: 620
Cal/serving

Dietary, as tagged

Vegetarian

Parent noteThe creamy sauce wins over kids who think they don't like spinach. It practically melts into the sauce.

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Ingredients

Ziti Pasta16 oz
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Garlic, minced4 cloves
Sun-Dried Tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped1/2 cup
Heavy Cream1 cup
Chicken Broth1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated1/2 cup
Italian Seasoning1 tsp
Baby Spinach4 cups
Mozzarella Cheese, shredded1 1/2 cups

Method

01
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook ziti in salted boiling water until just barely al dente. Drain.
02
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1 minute.
03
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in parmesan and Italian seasoning. Cook 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
04
Add baby spinach in handfuls, stirring until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
05
Fold in cooked ziti. Transfer to a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella.
06
Bake 20 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

620
Calories: 24g
Protein: 58g
Carbs: 32g
Fat