Sausage and Spinach Baked Ziti

If you're like me, you don't always have time to plan your week's menu and shopping list.  Although I really enjoy doing it, it's not practical every week.  So, I recently joined the most awesome website, which not only sends you weekly dinner recipes (and breakfasts and lunches if you choose) but also populates the shopping list.  There's also an app for it!  I would highly recommend Emeals to any busy person or family to have delicious meals every night of the week.  This isn't a sponsored advertisement, I'm just really a fan. I'm a huge proponent of eating at home every night if you can :)  Here's an emeal recipe from the "Clean Eating" menu.  Delicious as always! I hope you enjoy:

• 8 oz whole wheat ziti
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lb lean pork sausage, casings removed
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 14.5 oz can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped (organic if possible)
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce (organic if possible)
• 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 5 oz package fresh baby spinach (organic)
• 4 oz shredded Italian cheese blend**

**Pre-shredded cheese has been known to have more non-real additives than block cheese, so I choose to buy block cheese and shred it at home

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Prepare ziti according to package directions; transfer to large bowl.  Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add sausage and garlic.  Cook 6 minutes or until browned.  Drain and return to skillet.  Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce; cook 7 minutes or until slightly thickened.  Add tomato mixture to pasta; stir in ricotta, basil and spinach.  Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle top with shredded cheese.  Bake 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

From emeals Clean Eating plan