Meals Matter

Easy Ziti

Contributed By: menfe
Nutrition Action Healthletter

A lower fat tasty pasta that serves a crowd.

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.

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Recipe Details

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 Love It
Vegetarian
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 330
Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Protein: 17 g
Vitamin A: 570 IU
Vitamin C: 2 mg
Calcium: 239 mg
Sodium: 627 mg
Iron: 2.3 mg
Fiber: 6 g