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    Baked Ziti with Fire Roasted Tomatoes


    Source of Recipe


    Muir Glen


    Recipe Introduction


    Fire roasted tomatoes add a rich, smoky flavor to this cheesy baked pasta dish.



    List of Ingredients


    • 2 1/2 cups uncooked ziti pasta (8 oz)
    • 1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
    • 1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 cup)
    • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, sliced 1/4 inch thick
    • 1 can (15 oz) Muir Glen® organic tomato sauce
    • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
    • 1/4 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz)


    Instructions


    1. Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on box.
    2. Meanwhile, spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked.
    3. Stir zucchini into beef mixture; cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Add drained pasta; toss to coat. Spread in baking dish.
    4. Cover dish tightly with foil; bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.




    Final Comments


    Makes:6 servings

    Substitution
    If you like, use ground turkey or chicken in place of the ground beef.


 

 

 

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