Italian--Baked Ziti Vegetariana

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Baked Ziti Vegetariana

 

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Pasta Italian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 red bell pepper -- chopped

1 green bell pepper -- chopped

4 ounces fresh mushrooms -- sliced

1/2 cup onion -- chopped

2 teaspoons garlic -- minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 14.5 oz. can whole tomatoes, crushed -- undrained

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1/2 cup dry white wine

1 tablespoon fresh basil -- chopped

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

nonstick cooking spray

1 10 oz. pkg. chopped spinach, thawed -- squeezed dry

8 ounces low fat ricotta cheese

2 eggs (or substitute) -- lightly beaten

8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta

1 cup mozzarella cheese -- grated

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated

 

Cook pasta per package directions.

In a medium saucepan, saute peppers, mushrooms, onion, and garlic in hot

oil until tender. Add the next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer,

uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, spray a

11x9x2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine spinach, ricotta, and egg, and set aside. Preheat oven to 375

degrees F.

After ziti is cooked and drained, combine ziti with sauce. Fold in ricotta

mixture. Spoon half of mixture into baking dish, top with 1/2 of the mozzarella

cheese, spoon remaining half of ziti into baking dish, and top with remaining

mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.

 

 

 

 

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