Mayo Baked ziti with vegetables

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Mayo Baked ziti with vegetables

2/3 cup uncooked ziti (about 2 ounces)

1 can (14 ounces) low-sodium tomatoes, drained (reserve 1/2 cup of the

juice)

1/2 cup sliced carrots

1 cup chopped broccoli

1/2 cup diced green bell pepper

1/4 cup sliced mushrooms

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

 

 

 

 

 

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking

spray.

 

Fill a large pot 3/4 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.

Saute 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 mozzarella cheese. Toss gently to mix. Spoon the mixture into the

prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the 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.

 

SERVES 2

 

Per serving: Calories 360; Total fat 11 g; Fiber 9 g

Cholesterol 35 mg; Protein 23 g; Sodium 613 mg; Carbohydrate 45 g;

Potassium 564 mg; Saturated fat 6 g; Calcium 541 mg; Monounsaturated

fat 3 g

 

Source: Mayo Clinic Staff

Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 01.01.05

 

Dietitian's tip: For an alternative to spaghetti with meat sauce, try

this baked ziti dish loaded with fresh vegetables. Serve with mixed-

grain bread and a side of sliced strawberries and bananas.

 

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