Healthy Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Healthy Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14- 1/2 ounces, weight Whole Grain Penne Pasta; 15 ounces, weight Fat-free Ricotta Cheese; 2 whole Large Egg Whites; 4 cups Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded, Divided Use; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 3- 1/2 cups Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese, Shredded; Olive Oil Spray

Servings: persons

14- 1/2 ounces, weight Whole Grain Penne Pasta
15 ounces, weight Fat-free Ricotta Cheese
2 whole Large Egg Whites
4 cups Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded, Divided Use
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
3- 1/2 cups Low Sodium Spaghetti Sauce
2 Tablespoons Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
Olive Oil Spray

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain.
2
Preheat oven to 450 F. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with olive oil.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, egg whites and 3 cups of the mozzarella cheese.
5
Mix well.
6
Add the garlic powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
7
Stir in the pasta until combined.
8
Spread 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom of the dish.
9
Add half the pasta.
10
Top the pasta with another cup of sauce.
11
Layer the remaining pasta over the sauce.
12
Spoon the remaining 1 1/2 cups of the sauce over the pasta, then sprinkle the remaining cheeses on the top.
13
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
14
Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
15
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
16
Adapted from The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook, copyright 2009.

1904

kcal

Calories

Fat

268

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14- 1/2 ounces, weight Whole Grain Penne Pasta, 15 ounces, weight Fat-free Ricotta Cheese, 2 whole Large Egg Whites, 4 cups Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded, Divided Use, and more.

Yes, Healthy Baked Ziti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthy Baked Ziti

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