| | Baked Ziti And Vegetables 16 ounces of Ziti or penne macaroni 2 medium green peppers 2 medium carrots 2 medium celery stalks 1 medium onion 1 tablespoon of salad oil 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes 3 cups of vegetable juice, regular or hot 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt 1/2 teaspoon of oregano leaves 8 ounces of Mozzarella, lowfat, shredded 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, grated |
| In saucepot, prepare ziti as label directs. Meanwhile, cut green peppers, carrots, celery, and onion into 1/2" pieces. In nonstick skillet over med. high heat, in hot salad oil, cook vegetables until lightly browned. Stir in 1/4C. water; continue cooking over med. heat until vegetables are tender crisp. Preheat oven to 375ºF Drain ziti in colander; set aside. To same saucepot, add cooked vegetables; stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable juice, sugar, salt, and oregano; over high heat, heat to boiling. Remove saucepot from heat; stir in cooked ziti. Reserve 1 C. shredded mozzarella for topping. Into ziti mixture in saucepot, stir Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella. Spoon mixture into shallow 4 qt. casserole; sprinkle with reserved mozzarella cheese. Cover casserole and bake 30 minutes or until cheese melts and mixture is hot and bubbly.
Servings: 6
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