The Apartment

1 lb ziti (or penne)
15 oz ricotta
1 1/2 cups mozzarella, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
1 egg
3 cups spinach, fresh
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups marinara

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Saute mushrooms and garlic in olive oil. Remove from heat and stir in spinach until wilted.
2. In a large pot, cook pasta until tender but not finished, about 7 minutes. Drain.
3. In a large bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup of mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg. Stir in mushroom/spinach mixture and pasta once cooled.
4. Place a third of the marinara in bottom of large casserole dish, then half the pasta, then marinara, pasta, and marinara. Top with 1/2 cup mozzarella.
5. Bake for 45 minutes.