Ziti Baked With Spinach, Tomatoes And Smoked Gouda

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 ounces ziti pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
• 6 cups baby spinach leaves
• 1 1/4 cups shredded smoked gouda cheese, divided (about 5 ounces)

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to directions; drain. heat oven to 375 degrees. heat oil in a dutch oven on medium-high heat until hot. add onion and pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in garlic; cook 2 minutes. stir in tomatoes; bring to boil. reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. add spinach; cook 30 seconds or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently. remove from heat. add pasta and 3/4 cup cheese to tomato mixture, tossing well to combine.
• 2 spoon pasta mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese. bake 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.