SPINACH ZITI

Spinach Ziti image

A simple, colorful pasta dish. Serve with a tossed salad and freshly grated parmesan cheese for a great meal.

Provided by Sue H.

Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Ziti Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 195.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 10.4 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 193.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g