Baked ziti with vegetables
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size About 2 1/2 cups
Calories 286
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | Trace | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 2 g | |
| Total fat | 6 g | |
| Sodium | 334 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 8 g | |
| Protein | 16 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
For an alternative to spaghetti with meat sauce, try this ziti dish loaded with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
(Serves 2)- 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 shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat 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 shredded mozzarella cheese. Toss gently to mix. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the grated 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.