lasagna-style baked ziti

hands-on time: 20 mins / total time: 45 mins / makes 4 servings

ingredients:

• 1 lb ziti
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano (optional)
• 1 26 oz jar pasta sauce
• 1 15 oz container ricotta
• 1 10 oz box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove liquid
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan (2 oz)
• 1 cup grated mozzarella

recipe:

heat oven to 400 deg F. cook the pasta according to package directions. heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. add the onion, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6-8 mins. add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon until no longer pink, 5-7 mins. add the garlic and oregano and cook for 2 mins. add the pasta sauce and cooked pasta and toss to coat. add the ricotta, spinach, and parmesan, and toss to combine. transfer to a 9"x13" baking dish or individual ramekins and sprinkle with the mozzarella. bake until the mozzarella melts, about 15 mins.