Ziti Baked With Spinach Tomatoes And Smoked Gouda Recipes

ZITI BAKED WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES, AND SMOKED GOUDA

Steps:

• Note: Tomato should contain basil, garlic, and oregano. Look for the canned version.
• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Cook pasta according to package directions but OMIT salt and fat. Drain well.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over medium high heat. Add onion and pepper then sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic to pan then sauté 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
• Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add spinach to pan then cook, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds or until it wilts. Remove from heat.
• Add cooked pasta and 3/4 cup cheese to tomato mixture, tossing well to combine.
• Spoon pasta mixture into an 11 x 7 baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
• A note: Vegan subs may not act like normal cheese instead watch the time.
• For Vegan use the soy cheese.

BAKED ZITI WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion and garlic and sauté until sausage is cooked through, breaking up meat with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices to pan. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Stir in pesto. Season sauce with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
• Preheat oven to 375° F. Lightly oil 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish. Combine pasta, spinach, mozzarella and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese in large bowl. Stir in hot tomato sauce. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese over. Bake until sauce bubbles and cheeses melt, about 30 minutes.