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Baked Ziti Casserole

By: Paula Zsiray

"With its rich Italian flavor and generous combination of cheeses, it's hard to believe this pasta entree is light. Paula Zsiray of Logan, Utah shared the recipe for her simple six-ingredient specialty. It's sure to become a favorite with your family."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
45 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (15 ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 (28 ounce) jar meatless spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; set aside. In a bowl, combine the egg, ricotta and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with a third of the pasta, half of the ricotta mixture, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese and 1 cup sauce. Repeat layers of pasta, ricotta mixture and mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Top with remaining pasta, sauce mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 284 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 508 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable.