Baked Ziti (with kale). Baked Ziti - classic Italian American comfort food of pasta baked with sausage, tomato sauce and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses. You want a substantial short pasta shape with places to hold the sauce and meat. You can assemble this ahead, and either refrigerate or freeze before you do the final.

A generous seasoning of salt and pepper and. This easy baked ziti recipe is made with homemade marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, basil, and lots of mozzarella cheese! It's cheesy, delicious, and SO good. You can have Baked Ziti (with kale) using 14 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Baked Ziti (with kale)

Prepare 12 of oz. Ziti, cooked al dente.
It's 1 of bunch Kale, boiled and squeezed dry.
You need 1 of lb. ground Beef.
It's 1 of large Onion, chopped fine.
You need 3 of cloves Garlic, minced.
Prepare 1 of 26 oz. Spaghetti sauce.
You need 1 of can diced Tomatoes, drained.
You need 1 of tbl. Sugar.
It's 1 of tsp. pepper and garlic salt, each.
Prepare 1 of tbl. Oregano.
Prepare 32 of oz. Ricotta.
Prepare 8 of oz shredded Motzarella.
Prepare 8 of oz Asiago or Parm, shredded.
It's 8 of oz Provolone, sliced.

I turn to this easy baked ziti recipe anytime I'm serving a crowd. Filled with creamy ricotta, tomato sauce, and fresh spinach, it's comfort food at. This healthier version of baked ziti includes a fresh roasted tomato sauce, broccoli and kale. Learn how to make a delicious baked pasta with marinara, ricotta and provola.

Baked Ziti (with kale) instructions

Brown beef with onion and garlic, drain..
Mix tomato products and spices, add meat..
Mix cheeses (except provalone) and kale..
Place 1 cup tomato mix in bottom of large pan. Add 1/2 of ziti. Add 1/2 cheese mixture..
Repeat, topping with sauce..
Cover with provolone cheese..
Bake 375 until bubbly and brown. About 35 mins..
Let stand 10 mins. and serve..

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