Easy Vegetarian Baked Ziti Recipe

Tender cauliflower florets melt into a rich sauce in this Vegetarian Baked Ziti with a hidden vegetable boost. It makes a cheesy meatless baked pasta that you can assemble up to a day ahead and bake whenever you’re ready.

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1. Make sauce

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2. Boil pasta and cauliflower

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3. Add cheese to sauce

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4. Mix sauce with pasta

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5. Layer casserole

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