Contributed By: menfeNutrition Action Healthletter
A lower fat tasty pasta that serves a crowd.
2 13-ounce Boxes whole wheat blend ziti or penne pasta, cooked
1 26-ounce Jar spaghetti sauce
2 tbsp Fresh basil, chopped
1 tsp Salt
2 cups Light ricotta cheese
4 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Shredded part-skim mozzarella
Place pasta in a 13" x 9" baking dish.
Combine the spaghetti sauce, basil, and salt and pour evenly over the pasta. Spoon the ricotta cheese over the pasta, blending with a fork until the sauce and ricota are mixed. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hot.
Makes 12 servings, 1 1/2 cups each.
Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes Number of Servings: More than 10 Origin: Italian Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less) Kids can help make it Vegetarian Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium High Fiber Meal Type: Entree