Spanakopita Baked Ziti

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat oven to 450F.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss the chard with the dill, scallion greens, 2 tsp salt, and black pepper. Massage the mixture together until the chard starts to wilt. Set aside.

Step 3

Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.

Step 4

Return the pot to the stove and melt the 2 tbsp of butter in it over medium heat. Add in the scallion whites, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Saute until they are tender, about 4-5 minutes. Add in the cream cheese and hot pasta water, stirring until smooth. Add in the chard mixture, half the mozzarella, and half the feta. Stir until combined. Stir in the pasta. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Transfer the pasta mixture to a 9x13-inch baking pan. Top with the remaining mozzarella and feta cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the cheese on top has started to brown. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.