Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 16 ounce ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, chop 1 medium onion, mince 2 cloves garlic, and chop 2 medium zucchini.
- In the same large oven-safe pot (or a cast-iron pot), heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté about 5 minutes, until slightly translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, chopped zucchini, and 16 ounces spinach to the pot. Cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted and the zucchini is tender, about 5–7 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and stir to combine.
- Add 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 15 ounces tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning, and 1 cup ricotta cheese to the pot. Stir and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1 cup shredded Parmesan. Add half of that combined cheese (1/2 cup mozzarella + 1/2 cup Parmesan) into the simmering sauce, then add the cooked ziti and stir well to coat. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese (the other 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan) evenly over the top of the ziti.
- Place the oven-safe pot in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for about 10 minutes, until the top cheese is melted and slightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then serve hot.
