The Meatless Gourmet--Baked Ziti Goes Southwest

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Baked Ziti Goes Southwest

 

Recipe By :The Meatless Gourmet Easy Lowfat Favorites, Bobbie Hinman

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : The Meatless Gourmet Easy Lowf

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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8 ounces ziti pasta -- uncooked

1 8 oz can tomato sauce -- (salt-free or regular)

1 8 oz jar salsa -- (hot or mild)

3/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese

1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese -- (4

ounces)

1 11 oz can corn -- drained

1 4 oz can chopped green chiles -- drained

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

 

Cook pasta according to package directions, using the shorter amount of

cooking time given. Drain.

 

Preheat oven to 375°F.

 

Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan or spray with nonstick cooking

spray.

 

Combine tomato sauce and salsa in a small bowl.

 

In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with half of the mozzarella

cheese. Stir in half the sauce, along with the corn, chiles, oregano,

and pepper. Add the cooked ziti and mix well. Spoon into prepared

casserole.

 

Spread remaining sauce over top of casserole, then sprinkle with

remaining mozzarella cheese and then Parmesan cheese.

 

Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake 15 more

minutes.

 

Source:

" Typed by Karen C. Greenlee <greenlee "

S(ISBN):

" 0-7615-0059-6 "

Copyright:

" 1997 "

 

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Per serving: 284 Calories (kcal); 7g Total Fat; (21% calories from fat);

16g Protein; 41g Carbohydrate; 20mg Cholesterol; 552mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Quick Tip: This entire casserole can be prepared a day ahead

and baked when needed. You will need to remove it from the refrigerator

about an hour before baking and add about 20 minutes to the covered

baking time.

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