YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Lean Ground Beef Baked Ziti with Creamy Ricotta and Spinach
Enjoy a comforting plate of baked ziti made with lean ground beef, creamy low-fat ricotta, and fresh spinach mingled with a rich tomato sauce. This dish offers a perfect balance of protein and complex carbs with a satisfying blend of flavors and textures.
INGREDIENTS
3 oz Lean Ground Beef (80% lean)
1/2 cup cooked Whole Wheat Ziti Pasta
1/4 cup Low-Fat Ricotta Cheese
1 cup fresh Spinach
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
1 small diced Onion
1 clove minced Garlic
1 tsp Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Dried Italian Herbs
Salt & Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through. Season with dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the tomato sauce and allow it to simmer for 3-4 minutes to meld the flavors.
Mix in the fresh spinach and cook until just wilted.
In a separate bowl, combine the cooked whole wheat ziti with the beef and tomato sauce mixture.
Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe dish. Dollop the low-fat ricotta cheese on top, gently swirled into the pasta.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until heated through and slightly bubbly.
Remove from the oven, serve warm, and enjoy your balanced and satisfying meal.