YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Lean Ground Beef Whole Wheat Baked Ziti with Spinach
A delicious baked ziti that combines lean ground beef, whole wheat pasta, and fresh spinach enveloped in a creamy tomato sauce with a hint of ricotta. This dish offers a satisfying balance of protein and whole grains, while the aromatic blend of garlic and herbs elevates its heartwarming flavors.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz Lean Ground Beef (90% lean)
2 oz Whole Wheat Ziti Pasta (dry)
1 cup Fresh Spinach
0.5 cup Tomato Sauce (no salt added)
0.25 cup Low-Fat Ricotta
0.25 cup chopped Yellow Onion
1 clove Garlic, minced
0.5 tsp Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat ziti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in the tomato sauce and add the fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts slightly.
Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the low-fat ricotta.
Combine the cooked ziti with the beef and spinach mixture, mixing until evenly incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and bake for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve warm.