Traditional baked ziti is gussied up with cremini mushrooms, baby spinach and lots of basil and parsley.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of tomatoes and 1 cup water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the basil sprigs and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the basil sprigs and stir in the chopped basil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Cook the ziti in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl.
- Add the tomato sauce, half of both the mozzarella and Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Tariq Janjua
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and added a great flavor to the dish.
wadi mohammed
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ama Mary
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I would use a jarred sauce next time.
Pardesi J m
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Thalia Westby
[email protected]This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less Parmesan cheese next time.
laxman sharki
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavors were a bit muted for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.
Jayden Lancaster
[email protected]This was my first time making baked ziti, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Badsha Khan play
[email protected]Overall, this was a great recipe! The ziti was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy pasta dish.
Mad Maxine
[email protected]The sauce was a little too thick for my liking, but the flavors were spot on. I would definitely make this again, but I would thin out the sauce a bit.
Prince Livingstone
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more garlic and Italian seasoning next time.
Zelalem Lema
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The spinach was cooked perfectly and didn't overpower the other flavors in the dish. I would definitely make this again.
Rouf khan Rouf khan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The ziti was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.
Hashim Mutanza
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The spinach and mushrooms added a great flavor to the ziti. I will definitely be making this again.
Princess Progga
[email protected]This Herby Spinach and Mushroom Baked Ziti was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again soon.