ZITI BAKED WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES, AND SMOKED GOUDA

Ziti Baked With Spinach, Tomatoes, and Smoked Gouda image

Provided by That is Dr House to

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, see note
10 ounces Italian-style diced tomatoes
4 cups Baby Spinach
1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese or 1 1/4 cups vegan cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

Note: Tomato should contain basil, garlic, and oregano. Look for the canned version.
Preheat oven to 375°.
Cook pasta according to package directions but OMIT salt and fat. Drain well.
Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over medium high heat. Add onion and pepper then sauté 5 minutes. Add garlic to pan then sauté 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add spinach to pan then cook, stirring frequently, for 30 seconds or until it wilts. Remove from heat.
Add cooked pasta and 3/4 cup cheese to tomato mixture, tossing well to combine.
Spoon pasta mixture into an 11 x 7 baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray.
Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.
A note: Vegan subs may not act like normal cheese instead watch the time.
For Vegan use the soy cheese.