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Baked Ziti w Summer Veggies

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SERVINGS 4
Course Dinner, Entree, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Americana, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 375 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 oz. whole wheat pasta dry penne pasta
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups summer squash chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini chopped
  • ¼ cup basil finely chopped
  • ½ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 red pepper flakes optional
  • ¾ cup Mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Cook ziti according to package directions; drain. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375º F.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until onion is translucent.
  • Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, summer squash, and zucchini; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Combine onion mixture, pasta, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (if desired), ½ cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and ricotta cheese in a large bowl; mix well. Place in a 2½ to 3-quart casserole that is lightly coated with spray.
  • Top evenly with remaining ¼ cup mozzarella cheese. Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 597mgPotassium: 628mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1321IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 475mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 21 day fix, 2b mindset, 30 minute meals, vegetarian, Veggies, veggies most, zucchini
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