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This easy baked ziti recipe is a lighter take on the Italian classic. Multigrain pasta, onions, herbs and melty cheese comes together to make this healthy ziti sing with flavor. It's the perfect hearty, one pan pasta recipe to feed your family on busy weeknights.
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Recipe yields 8 servings
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large saucepan of boiling water cook pasta over medium high heat until just tender. Drain in a colander and set aside.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until cheese is melted.