SPINACH-CHEESE BAKED ZITI 
1 pkg. (1 lb.) ziti
1 can (27 1/2 oz.) spaghetti sauce
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
1 carton (15 oz.) Ricotta cheese
3 eggs
2/3 c. Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 pkg. (12 oz.) part-skim Mozzarella cheese

1. In a large pot cook ziti as package directs.

2. Cook spinach as package directions; drain; cool; squeeze to remove moisture.

3. In large bowl, combine spinach, Ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, pepper and nutmeg.

4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

5. Drain ziti and return to pot. Add spaghetti sauce and oregano.

6. Place half the ziti in a 12 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch shallow baking dish.

7. Add all the spinach. Layer. Add half the Mozzarella. Top with remaining ziti and Mozzarella. Cover with foil.

8. Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 minutes longer or until bubbly.

Note: Even my kids love this dish.

 

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