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Three Cheese Baked Ziti

September 10, 2014 by Wifeeclectic 19 Comments

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This Three Cheese Baked Ziti pasta dish is easy to put together and has a delicious flavor. Plus it calls for ingredients you may already have on hand!

Three Cheese Baked Ziti

We don’t make a lot of Italian food in our house, simply because my husband doesn’t care for it. My daughter and I on the other hand, love it. I am always looking for amazing pasta recipes that will fill my craving for all things pasta but my husband will be happy to eat too. This recipe fits those requirements.
 
 I love the cheesy pasta and he loves the flavor of this dish. It is currently one of the only pasta dishes on our monthly rotation. The best part? It is super easy to pull together, making me love it even more.
 
  • 1  16 oz Ziti (tube pasta)
  • 4 cups washed baby spinach and chopped
  • Spaghetti Sauce, 1 Jar or Homemade Recipe
  • 1   cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 3/4  cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2  teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4  teaspoon ground black pepper

 

Prepare your pasta according the package directions. Add your spinach to the boiling water with the pasta for the last minute of your cooking time. Drain the pasta and spinach and return to the pot. Stir in the ricotta, half of the mozzarella cheese, a 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the spices. Press the mixture into a baking dish (9×13 Size) Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Baked at 350 for 30 minutes or until the dish is bubbly.
 
What is your favorite pasta dish?
Three Cheese Baked Ziti Recipe
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Three Cheese Baked Ziti

This Three Cheese Baked Ziti pasta dish is easy to put together and has a delicious flavor. Plus it calls for ingredients you may already have on hand!
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Dinner, Food, Pasta, Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1  16 oz Ziti tube pasta
  • 4 cups washed baby spinach and chopped
  • Spaghetti Sauce 1 Jar or Homemade Recipe
  • 1   cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 3/4   cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2   teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4   teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Prepare your pasta according the package directions.
  • Add your spinach to the boiling water with the pasta for the last minute of your cooking time.
  • Drain the pasta and spinach and return to the pot.
  • Stir in the ricotta, half of the mozzarella cheese, a 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and the spices.
  • Press the mixture into a baking dish (9x13 Size)
  • Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Baked at 350 for 30 minutes or until the dish is bubbly.

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Filed Under: Dinners, Recipes Tagged With: Tasty Tuesdays

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  1. Masshole Mommy says

    September 10, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    That sounds really good! I love Italian!

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  2. Cindy Gordon says

    September 10, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    YUM, sounds good. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Debi Wayland says

    September 10, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    This sounds so yummy! Thanks for the recipe!

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  4. Angelic Sinova says

    September 10, 2014 at 10:49 pm

    I've been looked for a simple based Ziti recipe FOREVER! Thanks so much for sharing <3

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  5. jen temcio @dapperhouse says

    September 11, 2014 at 12:09 am

    That sounds so easy! I honetsly dont think I have ever made baked ziti, but I am going to give it a try.

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  6. Caitlin Fore says

    September 11, 2014 at 4:13 am

    Yum!! What a delicious recipe – this is easy enough I could even make it!

    xo,
    cait

    http://gussied-up.blogspot.com

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  7. Mistee Dawn says

    September 11, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Oh my! That looks so good! I know what I will be making for dinner tonight!

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  8. BonBon Rose Girls Kristin says

    September 11, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    Mmmmmmm! This Italian girl loves a good pasta dish!

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  9. Twingle Mommy says

    September 11, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    That looks so good! My favorite pasta is a spicy marinara sauce loaded with fresh veggies. I don't really have a recipe, I just throw whatever veggies are in my fridge. Dinner in 20 minutes, you can't beat it!

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  10. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

    September 11, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    That is such a hard question for me because I love pasta! Lasagna is definitely a favorite.

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  11. Krystal Butherus says

    September 11, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    Pass the pasta! This one looks awesome. I love ziti!

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  12. Patranila Jefferson says

    September 12, 2014 at 2:15 am

    Looks great. I haven't had ziti in forever!

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  13. Katrina Gehman says

    September 12, 2014 at 3:18 am

    this looks so good. i'll have to make this.

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  14. slipsofthetongue says

    February 13, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    When do you add the pasta sauce? I assume the whole jar goes in with the ricotta, but you don't say in your instructions.

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  15. Jeanne Grunert says

    January 12, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    I make a very similar recipe and my family loves it. Thanks for sharing! Visiting from #HomeMattersParty

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  16. Walking on Sunshine says

    January 12, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    Thank you for sharing this recipe with Foodie Friends Friday this past week. We are featuring it today on Daily Dish Magazine!

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  17. Liz says

    January 12, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    Love this recipe!
    Thanks so much for adding your recipe to the Delicious Dishes Recipe Party on Pocket Change Gourmet.
    ~Liz

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  18. Anonymous says

    November 18, 2016 at 1:02 am

    When do i add the tomato sauce?

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  19. Elena says

    August 10, 2018 at 8:59 am

    Can you leave out the black pepper,garlic power and many people it feeds?

    Reply

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