Easy Baked Ziti
This Baked Ziti Recipe is a healthy classic comfort food with 9 different veggies; It can be made ahead of time; And it is deliciously frugal! Pairs perfectly with a kale caesar salad and avocado chocolate mousse for dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Meals
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 lb penne, zitii or rigatoni noodles, cooked al dente and cooled
- 1 cup creamy cauliflower sauce
- 1/2 zucchini or summer squash, cut into approximately the width and length as a noodle
- 1 cup baby kale or spinach, loosely packed
- 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup homemade spaghetti sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In an 8×8 or 9×13 glass dish, spread 1/4 cup of cauliflower sauce even on the bottom.
- Line up noodles against each other in several rows. Nestle half of the zucchini or squash strips randomly yet evenly among the noodles.
- Sprinkle the top with half of the baby kale or spinach. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle 1/3 cup of Monterey jack cheese on top.
- Scoop remaining cauliflower sauce over the top, spreading gently to create an even layer.
- Repeat steps 3-5.
- Top with homemade spaghetti sauce and Monterey jack cheese. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until warmed through and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve hot with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese.
Notes
** To prepare ahead of time, complete steps 2-7. Cover and refrigerate for up to two days. Store in freezer for storage more than 3 days.
** To thaw, bring dish to room temperature and complete steps 8-9.
