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Skillet Veggie Ziti and Chili-Spiced Ricotta

Skillet Veggie Ziti and Chili-Spiced Ricotta

with Roasted Red Pepper and Spinach
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Calories
780 kcal
Protein
34g protein
Total
35 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Triticale
  • Sesame
  • Tree nuts
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Peanuts
  • May contain traces of allergens

Tender pasta is coated in a fragrant tomato sauce, then topped with ricotta, spiked with chilis and broiled to perfection with a sprinkle of mozzarella. It's all about comfort. Ingredients: Crushed tomatoes with onion and garlic (crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, tomato paste, water, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt, sugar, citric acid) • Penne pasta (durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulphate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid) (wheat) • Sweet bell pepper • Spinach • Ricotta cheese (pasteurized whey, pasteurized milk, citric acid, salt) (milk) • Mozzarella cheese (pasteurized milk, modified milk ingredients, water, cream, salt, fructose, calcium chloride, bacterial culture, microbial enzyme, microbial rennet, citric acid, sodium phosphate, sodium citrate, potassium sorbate, cellulose, natamycin) (milk) • Garlic • Chili flakes • Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, marjoram, garlic powder, rosemary, parsley flakes, bay leaf, canola oil, silicon dioxide).

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 unit(s)

Crushed Tomatoes with Garlic and Onion

100 g

Ricotta Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

113 g

Baby Spinach

2 unit(s)

Garlic, cloves

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

¾ cup

Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

(Contains: Milk)

½ tbsp

Italian Seasoning

(May be present: Soy, Triticale, Sesame, Tree nuts, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites, Wheat, Peanuts)

1 tsp

Chili Flakes

(May be present: Sulphites, Tree nuts, Mustard, Soy, Milk, Sesame, Triticale, Wheat, Peanuts)

170 g

Penne

(Contains: Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

0.13 tsp

Salt*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

2 tbsp

Oil*

Calories780 kcal
Fat32 g
Saturated Fat13 g
Carbohydrate95 g
Sugar18 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Protein34 g
Cholesterol55 mg
Sodium1000 mg
Trans Fat1 g
Potassium1600 mg
Calcium1000 mg
Iron6.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Strainer
Large Pot
Measuring Spoons
Measuring Cups
Baking Sheet
Small Bowl
Large Oven-Proof Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook penne
1
  • Add penne to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min.
  • Drain and return penne to the same pot, off heat.
Prep and roast peppers
2
  • Peel, then mince or grate garlic.
  • Roughly chop the spinach.
  • Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Add peppers and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to an unlined baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Broil in the middle of the oven, stirring halfway through, until tender-crisp, 8-10 min.
Season ricotta
3
  • Meanwhile, add ricotta, 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) Italian Seasoning and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) chili flakes to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
  • Set aside.
Start sauce
4
  • Heat a large oven-proof pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then the garlic. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 30 sec.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and 1 tsp (2 tsp) Italian Seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly reduced, 2-3 min. 
  • Add spinach and peppers, then stir until spinach is wilted, 1-2 min. Season with salt and pepper. 
Assemble and bake
5
  • Dollop chili-spiced ricotta over the pasta, than sprinkle over the mozzarella. (NOTE: If you don't have an oven-proof pan, use an 8x8-inch baking dish for 2 ppl, or a 9x13-inch baking dish for 4 ppl.) 
  • Broil in the middle of the oven, until cheese is melted, 3-5 min.
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide baked ziti between plates. 
  • Sprinkle over more chili flakes, if desired.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Aug 2026
  • Flavour: The spiced ricotta is a highlight, adding warmth and depth to the tomato sauce; some reviewers found the overall flavour mild and felt the dish benefited from extra seasoning.
  • Ease of prep: Most reviewers found this straightforward to make, though several noted the instructions omit the step of combining the pasta with the sauce before broiling.
  • Suggestions: Add extra ricotta and boost the sauce quantity for a richer, more balanced result; consider increasing the spinach or other vegetables to round out the dish.
  • Portions: The recipe yields a generous amount, making it a satisfying and filling meal.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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