Ziti Baked With Spinach, Tomatoes And Smoked Gouda

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Cook the ziti pasta in a large pan of salted water as directed on the package. Drain well.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 more minutes.

Add the undrained tomatoes to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for 5 minutes.

Add the baby spinach to the tomato mixture and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the ziti pasta. Mix well.

Transfer the ziti pasta and spinach mixture to the greased baking dish. Sprinkle the ziti with the smoked gouda cheese.

Place the ziti in the oven and bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the cheese is lightly browned and melted.

Remove the ziti from the oven and let the pasta stand for 5 minutes before serving.