Healthy Kids Baked Ziti Recipe

               
A lighter take on the Italian classic, this cheesy, garlicky dish will wow you with its rich flavor. Enjoy a heart-healthy baked ziti dotted with summer squash and sweet bell peppers.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1/2 lb multigrain ziti or penne
2 tsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup part-skim grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

In a large saucepan of boiling water cook pasta over medium high heat until just tender. Drain in a colander and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until onion is softened.

Step 4

Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper and parsley and simmer another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and all but 1/4 cup of tomato sauce.

Step 6

In a 13 x 9 baking dish-inch, spread the remaining 1/4 cup tomato sauce. Pour in pasta and cheese mixture and top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Cover with foil.

Step 7

Bake for 40 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Time: 90 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 227
Make this for: Heart Healthy
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
calories:227
total fat:8g
sat fat:4g
cholesterol:21mg
sodium:380mg
total carb:31g
fibers:5g
proteins:13g

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Healthy Kids Baked Ziti Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1/2 lb multigrain ziti or penne
2 tsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup part-skim grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

In a large saucepan of boiling water cook pasta over medium high heat until just tender. Drain in a colander and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, until onion is softened.

Step 4

Add tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt, pepper and parsley and simmer another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, and all but 1/4 cup of tomato sauce.

Step 6

In a 13 x 9 baking dish-inch, spread the remaining 1/4 cup tomato sauce. Pour in pasta and cheese mixture and top with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Cover with foil.

Step 7

Bake for 40 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

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