Baked Penne and Summer Veggies

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 297.7
  • Total Fat: 12.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 67.5 mg
  • Sodium: 629.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 17.4 g

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Introduction

Recipe by Blakeslee Wright, Cooking Light, July 2011 Recipe by Blakeslee Wright, Cooking Light, July 2011
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    4 ounces uncooked penne pasta
    1 tbsp olive oil
    2 c chopped yellow squash
    1 c chopped zucchini
    .5 c chopped onion
    2 c chopped tomatos
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    1 c (4 oz) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
    2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
    2 tsp chopped fresh oregano
    .75 tsp salt, divided
    1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
    1/4 c (2 oz) part-skim ricotta cheese
    1 large egg, lightly beaten
    Cooking spray

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package, omitting salt & fat; drain

2. Pre-heat oven to 400°

3. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan. Add squash, zucchini and onion; saute 5 minutes. Add tomato and garlic; saute 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pasta, 1/2 c mozzarella, herbs, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper.

4. Combine ricotta cheese, remaining salt and egg. Stir into pasta mixture. Spoon into 8' square glass or ceramic baking dish covered w/ cooking spray; sprinkle w/ remaining mozzarella. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until bubbly and browned.

Serving Size: 4 servings @ 1.5 cups

Number of Servings: 4

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TAGS:  Vegetarian Meals |