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Baked ziti with vegetables
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For an alternative to spaghetti with meat sauce, try baked ziti, a tubular-shaped pasta dish, loaded with fresh vegetables. Serve with mixed-grain bread and a side of sliced strawberries and bananas.
- Cooking spray, 1 two-second spray(s)
- Uncooked pasta, ⅔ cup(s), ziti, ziti (about 2 oz)
- Tomatoes, canned, diced, no salt added, 1 x 14.5 oz can(s), drained, reserve 1/2 cup of the juice
- Carrots, ½ cup(s), strips or slices
- Broccoli, 1 cup(s), chopped
- Green bell pepper, ½ cup(s), chopped, finely
- Mushrooms, ¼ cup(s), slices
- Garlic, 2 clove(s), minced
- Basil, dried, 1 tsp(s), leaves
- Oregano, dried, 1 tsp(s), leaves
- Black pepper, ½ tsp(s), ground
- Part-skim mozzarella cheese, ½ cup(s), shredded
- Grated Parmesan cheese, ½ cup(s)
Method
Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
Fill a large pot ¾ full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), 10 to 12 minutes, or according to the package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly.
In a nonstick frying pan over medium heat, add the reserved juice from the canned tomatoes. Stir in the carrots, broccoli and green pepper. Sauté the vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, oregano and black pepper to the vegetable mixture. Cook over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
Transfer the cooked vegetables to a large bowl. Add the cooked pasta and shredded mozzarella cheese. Toss gently to mix. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until the mixture is hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil after 15 minutes. Divide the pasta among warmed individual bowls. Serve immediately.
Nutrition facts per serving
Makes 2 servings
Food Groups
|
V
|
3.6 |
|
F
|
0 |
|
C
|
1.5 |
|
PD
|
1.5 |
|
Ft
|
0.2 |
|
S
|
0 |
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 373 |
| Total Fat | 13.3 g |
| - Saturated Fat | 6.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 35.3 mg |
| Sodium | 619 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g |
| - Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g |
| - Total Sugars | 11.9 g |
| -- Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 20.9 g |
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