Takes-the-Cake Ziti Bake
Takes-the-Cake Ziti Bake
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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
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Ingredients
5 oz. (about 1 1/2 cups) uncooked high-fiber ziti or penne pasta
1 cup thinly sliced onion
2 cups chopped brown mushrooms
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
2 cups spinach leaves
3/4 cup light or low-fat ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large pot, cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Meanwhile, bring an extra-large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium heat. Cook and stir onion until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic, and raise temperature to medium high. Cook and stir until mushrooms are soft, about 3 more minutes.
Add spinach to the skillet and cook and stir until it has wilted and excess moisture has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, pat dry, and stir in the ricotta cheese and basil.
Transfer contents of the skillet to the bowl of cooked pasta. Add tomatoes and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, and toss to mix.
Spray an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Evenly place pasta mixture in the pan. Top with Parm-style topping and remaining 2 tbsp. mozzarella cheese.
Bake until entire dish is hot and cheese on top has melted, about 15 minutes. Eat up!
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
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Publish Date: 2012-10-16