How to Make Spinach Ziti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spinach ziti is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or for impressing guests at a dinner party. This vegetarian recipe is packed full of flavor and can be easily customized to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you’re a fan of Italian cuisine or simply looking for a new and exciting pasta dish to try, this spinach ziti recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

The combination of tender ziti pasta, fresh spinach...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces ziti pasta
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook until tender but still firm, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium sized non-reactive pan, combine tomatoes and hot pepper flakes. Warm over medium-low heat, breaking up tomatoes if necessary.
  • Drain pasta and return to hot pan. Add spinach, cream cheese and nutmeg. Cook, stirring, over low heat until spinach wilts, 1-2 minutes. Pour tomato sauce over spinach ziti. Stir and toss gently to mix.
  • Nutrition

    196 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 194mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 282mg