Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 7oz Ziti or penne pasta
• 1/2 lb Extra Lean ground beef
• Minced Onion
• Garlic powder
• 1 medium Zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1 Can (8oz) tomato sauce (Basil Oregano flavor works well)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced tomatoes
• 1/2 TBSP Oregano
• Salt & Pepper
• 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on box.
2. Meanwhile, spray 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked.
3. Stir zucchini into beef mixture; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Add drained pasta; toss to coat. Spread in baking dish.
4. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Makes 4 Servings
Nutrition
Calories 293
Fat 6g
Sat Fat 2g
Poly Fat 1g
Cholesterol 38mg
Sodium 896mg
Potassium 181mg
Carbs 45g
Fiber 6g
Protein 22g