When I think of comfort food, Baked Ziti is at the top of the list. I love the cheesy ooey gooey goodness of baked ziti. It’s easy to throw together and perfect for leftovers!
The ingredients include the following items:
Chop (onion), slice (red peppers), dice (garlic), sauté (garlic, onions, peppers, mushrooms, Boca crumbles), and cook (pasta).
Combine together with cheeses and crushed tomatoes. Pour into pre-greased casserole dish and top with remaining mozzarella.
Thirty minutes in the oven and you have your cheesy, ooey, gooey, deliciousness!
If you’re not a fan of the Boca Veggie Crumbles, you can substitute ground turkey or ground beef in place of the Crumbles.
Baked Ziti
Baked Ziti is a favorite comfort food in my house. It's cheesy and hearty and perfect when you want a substantial meal on a cold evening. It makes for great leftovers as well!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces ziti uncooked
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 Tbsp basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups mushrooms canned or fresh
- 8 ounces lowfat cottage cheese (1%)
- 12 ounces Boca veggie crumbles or ground turkey/beef per your preference
- 16 ounces roasted red peppers packed in water
- 1 cup onion chopped, raw
- 12 ounces light Mozzerella cheese
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with oil spray.
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In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to instructions until al dente Drain and return to pot.
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Meanwhile spray a medium saucepan with nonstick spray and sauté garlic. Add crumbles, mushrooms, onions, red peppers, salt, pepper and crushed tomatoes. Season with basil, salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes.
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Add sauce to the pasta and combine. Add half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese and cottage cheese. Mix well then transfer to the baking pan.
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Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Top with the remaining mozzarella and cover with foil.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until mozzarella is melted and the edges are lightly browned. Let it cool 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Points Information per serving:
Freestyle - 7 SP
Beyond the Scale - 7 SP
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