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Baked Ziti Casserole

SUBMITTED 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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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.

FOOTNOTE

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.

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Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2007 by Marsha

I took advice from other reviews and added garlic and basil to the pasta before putting in... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by Eener731

This is a delicious and easy recipe, one I will be making again and again. I do have to agree... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by Jerseyfresh77

With a few modifications, this recipe is perfect for a crowd! To combat potential blandness... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2006 by PR

This dish was okay, a little dry though. I reccomend using 2 cups of sauce where it says 1.... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by SNOWCU

yummy. tastes like lasagna. but i have to leave out the ricotta and egg since my husband... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2006 by Kristen Cooks

What a hit this made! I made it for a family with a 1 1/2 year old toddler and a 5 day old... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2007 by Sheri S.

This tasted pretty good! I added half a pound of ground beef (which I cooked with half an... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by Denise G.

I took the suggestion from one of the reviews to add extra sauce and it was delicious. I also... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by Jarifa

I found this recipe today and made it for guests this evening as a side dish for Italian beef... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2007 by ToTheColemans

Made it and my wife, brother-in-law, and buddy enjoyed it! Everyone had a second helping. ... MORE

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