Paula's Baked Ziti

Name: Paula''s Baked Ziti Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Olive Oil cooking Spray; 12 oz whole-wheat penne pasta; 1 lb extra lean ground turkey; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup onion chopped; 1 cup celery chopped; 1 cup carrots chopped; dash salt; dash black pepper; 1 cup low sodium beef bullion; 1/2 tbls balsamic vinegar; 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes; 2 tsp tomato paste; 2 bay leaf (remove before baking); 6 tbls chopped fresh basil (reserve 1 for garnish and 3 for cheese topping); 4 tbls Parmesean cheese; 8 oz low fat mozzarella cheese shredded; 16 oz part skim ricotta

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

Olive Oil cooking Spray12 oz whole-wheat penne pasta1 lb extra lean ground turkey2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup onion chopped1 cup celery chopped1 cup carrots choppeddash saltdash black pepper1 cup low sodium beef bullion1/2 tbls balsamic vinegar1 28oz can crushed tomatoes2 tsp tomato paste2 bay leaf (remove before baking)6 tbls chopped fresh basil (reserve 1 for garnish and 3 for cheese topping)4 tbls Parmesean cheese8 oz low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded16 oz part skim ricotta

Directions

Cook pasta according to package instructions Reserve

In a large skillet, brown turkey with olive oil. Once browned add onion, celery and carrots, salt and pepper cook till veggies tender. Add garlic and remaining ingredients except cheese, simmer until think

Mix 3 cheeses with basil set aside

Mix meat sauce with pasta pour into 9/13 baking dish top with cheese mixture. Bake 30 minutes at 375

Serving Size: 8

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NEWPJMCGEE114.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

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