# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 1 pound ziti or penne pasta
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
→ Cheese & Dairy
06 - 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
07 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1 large egg
→ Sauce
10 - 24 ounces marinara sauce
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Olives
15 - 1/2 cup Kalamata or black olives, pitted and sliced
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ziti until just al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
04 - Add fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - In a large bowl, mix ricotta, egg, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cooked spinach mixture and sliced olives.
06 - Add marinara sauce and cooked pasta to the bowl. Gently fold ingredients together until evenly combined.
07 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top.
08 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
09 - Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
