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Ziti Baked with Spinach, Tomatoes and Smoked Gouda

8 ounces uncooked ziti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
1 can (10-ounce) Italian seasoned diced tomatoes (such as Rotel Bold Italian)
4 cups baby spinach
1-1/4 cups (5 ounces) shredded, smoked Gouda cheese, divided

Instructions

1. Prehead oven to 375 degrees.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
3. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and peper, saute 5 minutes. Add garlic to pan, saute 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in tomatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spinach to pan; cook 30 seconds or until spinach wilts, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add pasta and 3/4 cup cheese to tomato mixture, tossing well to combine. Spoon pasta mixture into an 11 x 7 - inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and begins to brown.