Ziti Baked With Spinach, Tomatoes, And Smoked Gouda - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese or 1 1/4 cups vegan cheddar cheese, divided

Preparation

Note: Tomato should contain basil, garlic, and oregano. Look for the canned version.
Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
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 saute 5 minutes. Add garlic to pan then saute 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\u00b0 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.