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Loaded Veggie Baked Ziti

Loaded Veggie Baked Ziti: Comforting, Cheesy, and Irresistible

Loaded Veggie Baked Ziti is a comforting dish combining pasta, cheese, and a variety of vegetables for an irresistible meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 12 oz Ziti pasta or any pasta of your choice
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce homemade or store-bought
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chopped bell peppers any color
  • 1 cup Chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup Chopped mushrooms
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh or frozen
Cheese Ingredients
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese for topping
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated, for topping
Seasoning Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cooking pot
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, marinara sauce, chopped vegetables, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preferences. This dish is perfect for leftovers and tastes even better the next day.

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