Veggie Lover's Baked Ziti

Meatless Meal

Ready in 30 minutes

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 26 ounce jar Prego spaghetti sauce
1 jar Roasted Garlic Parmesan Ragu Alfredo sauce
1 lb box Ziti noodles (for more nutrients: Barilla Plus multi-grain Elbow noodles)
2-3 Zucchini Squash
1 lb bag frozen, chopped spinach
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1.) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 13X9 pan and set aside. Cut zucchini squash into coins and place in skillet. Heat skillet to medium high heat, adding 2 tablespoons olive oil. Watch the zucchini carefully, as they will burn easily. Continue stirring and flipping zucchini coins until browned and a little tender. Add frozen spinach to skillet and continue to cook until spinach is thaw and warm.

2.) While Zucchini and spinach are cooking, boil and cook noodles according to their package directions.

3.) In a large bowl add cooked noodles, 1 and 1/2 cups mozzarella shredded cheese, full jar of Spaghetti sauce, full jar of alfredo sauce, and the entire skillet of vegetables. Stir until evenly blended and pour into 13X9 pan. Smooth mixture until evenly placed in pan and then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top. Bake for 10 minutes.


Note: Even if you aren’t usually a big fan of veggies, this dish is fabulous; so fast and easy to make!