Oven Baked Ziti

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Step 2

In a large nonstick skillet,heat olive oil the add mushrooms and garlic. Cook,stirring,until mushrooms are tender.

Step 3

Remove from the heat and stir in spinach,letting wilt from the remaining heat. Set aside and let to cool.

Step 4

In a large pot,boil water. Cook pasta in boiled water,according cooking instructions(about 5-7 minutes).

Step 5

In a mixing bowl,combine Parmesan cheese,ricotta cheese,1 cup of mozzarella cheese and beaten egg. Mix well and stir cheese mixture into cooled spinach mixture.

Step 6

Drain cooked pasta and let it cool,the stir it into the cheese mixture as well.

Step 7

In a casserole dish,layer the marinara sauce and pasta with cheese mixture,starting with marinara sauce on bottom. Top with half of pasta and cheese mixture the cover with another sauce mixture.

Step 8

Layer with remaining half of pasta and cheese mixture . Cover with final layer of marinara sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

Step 9

Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.