* Exported from MasterCook *

Baked Ziti with Vegetables

Recipe By : Good Housekeeping
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Low Fat Pasta
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 (16oz) pkg ziti or penne pasta
1 tablespoon veg. oil
2 medium green peppers -- cut in 1/2" pieces
2 medium carrots -- cut in 1/2" pieces
2 medium celery stalks -- cut in 1/2" pieces
1 medium onion -- cut in 1/2" pieces
1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes
3 cups spicy-hot vegetable juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (8oz) pkg shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1. In saucepot, prepare pasta as label directs.
2. Meanwhile, in nonstick 12" skillet, heat oil over med-high heat. Add green pepper, carrots, celery and onions and cook until lightly browned. Stir in 1/4 cup water; continue cooking over med. heat until vegs are tender-crisp.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drain pasta; set aside. To same saucepot, add cooked vegs; stir in crushed tomatoes, veg juice, sugar, salt and oregano; heat to boiling over high heat. Remove saucepot from heat and stir in pasta.
4. Stir 1 cup mozzarella and Parmesan cheese into pasta mixture. Spoon mixture into shallow 4-qt casserole; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover and bake 30 min. or until cheese melts and mixture is hot and bubbly.

485 cal, 24 g pro, 80 g carb, 9 g fat, 15 mg chol, 1090 mg sod

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