Baked Ziti by
Gingifer77
Source: Hungry Girl
Ingredients
5 oz. (about 1 1/2 cups) uncooked whole-wheat or high-fiber ziti or penne pasta
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 cups chopped brown mushrooms
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
2 cups fresh spinach
3/4 cup low-fat/light ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
5
oz. (about 1 1/2 cups) uncooked whole-wheat or high-fiber ziti or penne pasta
1 cup
thinly sliced onion
2 cup
s chopped brown mushrooms
1 tbsp
chopped garlic
2 cup
s fresh spinach
3/4 cup
low-fat/light ricotta cheese
2 tbsp
chopped fresh basil
1
1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup
plus 2 tbsp. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tbsp
reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Prepare pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain well, place in a large bowl, and set aside.
Meanwhile, bring an extra-large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat on the stove. Add onion and, stirring occasionally, cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic, and raise temperature to medium high. Continue to cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are soft, about 3 minutes.
Add spinach to the skillet and, stirring often, cook until spinach has wilted and excess moisture has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in ricotta cheese and basil.
Transfer contents of the skillet to the bowl with the cooked pasta. Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Toss gently to mix.
Spray an 8" X 8" baking pan with nonstick spray, and carefully fill with contents of the bowl. Evenly top with Parm-style topping and remaining 2 tbsp. mozzarella cheese.
Bake in the oven until entire dish is hot and cheese on top has melted, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, and then serve and enjoy!
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1/4 of Ziti
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories |
286 |
Fat |
7 g |
Sodium |
455 mg |
Carbohydrates |
41 |
Fiber |
5 g |
Sugars |
7 g |
Protein |
16.5 g |