ZITA SPINACH BAKE 
8 oz. (2/3 pkg) Ziti pasta
1 1/2 tbsp. butter
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 green onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4-5 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp. water
15 oz. ricotta cheese
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 cup Swiss cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

In a medium saucepan, sauté mushrooms in butter with green onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes. Add spinach and water. Cover, cook until spinach has wilted, about 3-5 minutes.

Stir together ricotta, milk, egg, nutmeg and black pepper in a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Stir in pasta and spinach mixture. Mix. Sprinkle with cheese.

Bake in a preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes; Bake Time: 25-30 Minutes; Serves: 4-6

 

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