Delicious Meatless Baked Ziti
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 lb (16 oz) ziti pasta (penne or rigatoni work great too!) 🍝
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 🫒
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced 🍄
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach 🍃
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 🧄
- 1 container (15 oz) whole milk ricotta cheese 🧀
- 1 large egg (beaten, to help bind the cheese) 🥚
- 1 jar (24 oz) high-quality marinara or tomato basil sauce 🥫
- 2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided) 🧀
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning 🌿
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste 🧂
- Fresh basil leaves and red pepper flakes for garnish 🌱🌶️
